detainees, for they actually were the only regular source providing hygiene
products, sleeping bags etc.
x Even though winter months in the region are always harsh and very cold, in
Fylakeio there are no heating facilities, and thus being in the cells becomes literally
unbearable. In October 2011, the local temperature had already dropped to below
10Ƞ C, while by the end of February 2012 temperatures had reached -16Ƞ C, and
remained below zero for most of the winter.
x There were no arrangements for cleaning services and de-worming inside the cells.
Children were expected to clean the cell, though cleaning products to do so were
almost never provided. On occasion, a mop would be given to every cell, though
the cleaning bucket would be kept outside of the cell and could only be accessed
through the cell bars. Some efforts were made for professional cleaning services to
be established during the year, but remained occasional until they were stopped
completely.
x Access to medical healthcare and psychosocial support was de facto limited and
totally insufficient. There was only one doctor, one social worker and one
psychologist available for the entire detainee population of Fylakeio. These
personnel were responsible for providing services at minimum 450 persons at any
given time, while at times the detainee population would exceed 60038 persons.
From September 2011, psychological assistance at Fylakeio was terminated, despite
the fact that it is the largest and most populated facility in the region.
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According to its official capacity, Fylakeio is designed to accommodate maximum 370 persons, while the CPT found it
adequate only for a maximum of 188 detainees.
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