-3Copy of the letter transmitting the CPT's report Strasbourg, 24 March 1997 Dear Sirs, In pursuance of Article 10, paragraph 1, of the European Convention for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, I have the honour to enclose herewith the report to the Government of Greece drawn up by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) after its visit to Greece from 4 to 6 November 1996. The report was adopted by the CPT at its 32nd meeting, held from 10 to 14 March 1997. The CPT requests the Greek authorities to provide, within six months, a report setting out details of the measures adopted to implement the recommendations in this report, and their reactions and responses to the comments and requests for information made therein (the Committee's recommendations, comments and requests for information appear in bold in the text). I am entirely at your disposal to answer any questions concerning either the report or the future procedure. Finally, I would be grateful if you could acknowledge receipt of this letter. Yours faithfully, Claude NICOLAY President of the European Committee for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Ministry of Justice Directorate for Drafting Legal Texts, Specific Legal Affairs and International Relations 96, rue Messoghion GR - 115 27 ATHENS