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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Methodology ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................ 9
I. Updates to Legal Framework ................................................................................................................... 10
II. Updates to Detention Practices in the Kos Pre-Removal Detention Centre ..........................................11
A. Pathways to Detention ..................................................................................................................11
1. Ongoing Detention of Finally Rejected Asylum Seekers with No Prospect of Return
12
2. Reintroduction of Detention of Unregistered Asylum Seekers Charged with “Illegal Stay” 12
3. Detention of Registered Asylum Seekers Accused of Low-Level Crimes
14
B. Demographics ............................................................................................................................... 16
1. Detention of Women
16
2. Detention of Vulnerable Persons
17
3. Detention of Unaccompanied Minors
18
III. Updates Regarding Conditions in the Kos Pre-Removal Detention Centre ........................................ 19
A. Carceral Environment and Ill Treatment by Police ..................................................................... 19
1. Use of Handcuffs
19
2. Maltreatment by Police
20
3. Broken Phone Cameras
21
B. Inadequate Quantity and Quality Food ....................................................................................... 21
C. Lack of Recreational Activities .................................................................................................... 23
D. Overcrowding .............................................................................................................................. 24
E. Poor Hygiene Facilities and Sanitation Materials ...................................................................... 24
F. Inadequate Healthcare................................................................................................................. 25
1. Police Dismissiveness and Long Waiting Times
26
2. Lack of interpreters
27
3. Concerns Over Quality of Healthcare
27
4. Deteriorating Mental Health
28
G. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................. 30
IV. Updates Regarding Procedural Rights and Remedies.......................................................................... 30
A. Access to Information .................................................................................................................. 30
1. Lack of Information Regarding Reasons for Detention
30
2. Misinformation from the Authorities
31
3. Lack of Information on Legal Remedies and Legal Aid
32
B. Limited Access to Lawyers and Legal Aid ................................................................................... 33
‘Still detained and forgotten’ – Update on Detention Policies, Practices, and Conditions on Kos 2023/24