The women’s section was less crowded and the atmosphere calmer. Women raised concerns about their cases, health and conditions, for example a shortage of toilet paper. There was also a separate wing for people with illnesses or other vulnerabilities, with about 10-15 men on it. A new healthcare area had been opened since our 2016 visit. The doctor was concerned about a lack of medications and poor storage of food. The Greek NPM was able to gather limited first-hand evidence, mainly because of the lack of meaningful private conversations with detainees and the short period of time spent on the units, especially in Petrou Ralli. It was clear, however, that conditions and treatment were very poor. While most of the men’s concerns were about their cases and detention, they raised a number of other complaints such as not being able to use the toilet or the phones, or not seeing a doctor when needed. The NPM gave some information about legal aid to detainees and looked at a few appeal decisions which were written in Greek, trying to explain to them what was written. It was unclear if the centre directors were following up the cases handed over to them or what the outcomes were. There had been little response to previous NPM recommendations. 06