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the two segregation cells to remain out of service until such time as they are brought into
conformity with the criteria set out in paragraph 52;
a maximum occupancy level to be established of four or five persons per cell (depending
on the cell size) in the multi-occupancy cells in the basement area (with a possible
exception as regards persons only staying a few hours in custody);
persons detained overnight to be provided with both blankets and their own mattress;
the toilet/shower facilities to be kept in a hygienic condition, and detained persons to be
provided with the wherewithal to keep themselves clean;
means to be sought of enabling persons detained for more than 24 hours to be offered
outdoor exercise on a daily basis;
persons detained under the Aliens legislation to be strictly separated from criminal
suspects;
an information leaflet to be given to persons detained under the Aliens legislation
explaining the procedure applicable to them and their related rights; this leaflet to be
available in the languages most commonly spoken by such persons, and, if necessary,
the services of an interpreter to be provided (paragraph 71).
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the cell at Police Station No. 3 (Alexander Svolou St.) should only be used for temporary
holding purposes (i.e. detention for a maximum of a few hours); the cell is not suitable for
the detention of someone obliged to stay in police custody overnight (paragraph 72).
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transfer centres
recommendations
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as regards the Athens Transfer Centre:
persons detained overnight in the Centre to be provided with both blankets and their own
mattress;
ventilation in the detention facilities to be improved;
detainees who do not possess such items to be provided with the wherewithal to keep
themselves clean;
means to be sought of enabling detainees to be offered outdoor exercise on a daily basis;
the official capacity of the Centre's existing detention facilities to be reduced (paragraph
75);
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