THE DUBLIN II TRAP
TRANSFERS OF ASYLUM-SEEKERS TO GREECE
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detention in writing in a language that they understand, and that they are granted access to
legal counsel, interpreters, doctors, refugee-assisting organizations, members of their
families, friends, religious and social assistance in addition to the UNHCR;
Ensure that each decision to detain an asylum-seeker is automatically and regularly
reviewed as to its lawfulness, necessity and appropriateness by means of a prompt, oral
hearing by a court or similar competent independent and impartial body, accompanied by the
appropriate provision of legal aid;
Ensure that the detention of vulnerable people who have sought asylum, including
minors, torture survivors and pregnant women is prohibited;
Ensure that medical personnel have access to detention facilities and are trained with
regard to the particular needs of asylum-seekers, including psychological needs;
Ensure that detention conditions comply with international and regional standards, and
protect asylum-seekers’ right to dignity.
On allegations of ill-treatment
Conduct prompt, impartial and comprehensive investigations into all allegations of illtreatment and torture of refugees and asylum-seekers by law enforcement officials;
Ensure that training of law enforcement officials includes training on the use of force,
and is designed to address racist or discriminatory conduct.
Index: EUR 25/001/2010
Amnesty International March 2010
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