- 33 As mentioned above, the CPT’s delegation made an immediate observation at the end of the visit with respect to the detention of juveniles in law enforcement establishments. In particular, it asked to receive confirmation that the 13-year-old held in the Igoumenitsa Coast Guard detention facility had been transferred to an appropriate juvenile facility. By communication of 17 June 2013, the Greek authorities informed the Committee that the 13-year-old boy had been transferred on 13 April 2013 to the childcare centre in Konitsa (Ioannina). 55. The CPT’s delegation received several allegations that detainees who had committed an act of self-harm or attempted suicide or repeatedly made requests might be placed in a cell in another building that was, in principle, used for holding criminal suspects for a few hours. This 7 m² cell was in a filthy state, possessed no functioning artificial lighting, and had poor ventilation, no access to natural light and no toilet. Further, there was no register on the use of this cell; staff admitted that it was used on occasion. The CPT wishes to recall that acts of self-harm or attempted suicide frequently reflect problems and conditions of a psychological or psychiatric nature, and should be approached from a therapeutic, not a punitive standpoint. The isolation of the detained persons concerned is likely to exacerbate their psychological or psychiatric problems. Further, all cases of self-harm or attempted suicide ought to be assessed medically immediately after the incident to evaluate the extent of lesions and to assess the psychological state of the detainee. The CPT recommends that the Greek authorities draw up detailed regulations for dealing with persons who commit an act of self-harm or attempt suicide. Further, every placement in the “separation” cell should be fully recorded in a register. The conditions in the cell should also be radically improved. 56. In the report on the 2009 visit, the CPT described the totally unacceptable conditions in which detained persons were being held at the Port Authority of Patras.25 Subsequently, the Greek authorities informed the Committee that new facilities had been constructed. In the course of the 2013 visit, the CPT’s delegation was informed that up to 30 persons might be detained together in a small container for periods of up to one month in the Coast Guard facility at the Port of Patras. The Committee would like to be informed of the current layout of the detention facility in the Port of Patras, as well as the average occupancy and the longest duration of stay for the period of June and July 2013. 25 See the report on the CPT’s 2009 visit: CPT/Inf (2010) 33, paragraphs 83 to 85.