FORGOTTEN Administratively detained irregular migrants and asylum seekers Drama (Paranesti) Pre-removal Center General findings On March 7, 2016, we visited the Drama Pre-Removal Center (an ex-military camp), where 170 people were detained on that date. Previously, the buildings of the ex-military camp had been used as detention areas. Since 2014, the authorities have been using new facilities consisting of six wings with containers, one of which is used for the detention of unaccompanied minors (during our visit, there were no minor detainees). We were allowed access to one wing which was not used, so that we could get an idea for the rest of them. Generally, the conditions of detention seem to be satisfactory and some good practices regarding recreation have also been observed. Detailed findings In every wing, there is a container used for recreation which is equipped with a table, chairs and two tv sets (one satellite). The detainees are provided with books and table games. According to the commander of the center, detainees may also engage in vegetable cultivation in the outdoor area. In each wing, there is a container used for worship. Two rooms are used for this purpose. A third room is used as laundry. Regarding heating, there are convectors and aircondition sets that operate all day long in each container. There are two toilets and showers in each container. There is also hot-water 24 hours a day as the center is equipped with both electric and solar boilers. The detainees are provided with items for personal hygiene. They are also provided with clothes and shoes. They can use their mobile phones and there is also a card phone. Provision of yard time is satisfactory, as the detainees are free to move in the space outside of the containers from 7.00 till 23.00. However, there is lack of space for practicing sports. Regarding medical care, there is no doctor in the center and therefore no medical screening is taking place upon admission. If needed, the detainees are taken to the nearby local medical center. The detainees did not report difficulty in accessing medical care. In relation to food provision, they get the sum of 5,87 euro per day, which is enough for two meals. In the outdoor space, there is information posted including the Center’s Rules of Operation, the rights of detainees and contact details of embassies and civil society organizations. However, there is lack of information regarding legal status, since there is no interpretation service. 26