-5Copy of the letter transmitting the CPT’s report
Strasbourg, 17 April 2002
Dear Sirs,
In pursuance of Article 10, paragraph 1, of the European Convention for the Prevention of
Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, I enclose herewith the report to the
Government of Greece drawn up by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) following its visit to Greece from 23
September to 5 October 2001. The report was adopted by the CPT at its 47th meeting, held from 5 to
8 March 2002.
I would draw your attention in particular to paragraph 137 of the report, in which the CPT
requests the Greek authorities to provide within six months a response setting out the action taken
upon its visit report. The CPT would ask, in the event of the response being forwarded in Greek, that
it be accompanied by an English or French translation. It would also be most helpful if the Greek
authorities could provide a copy of the response in a computer-readable form.
I am at your entire disposal if you have any questions concerning either the CPT’s report or
the future procedure.
Yours faithfully,
Silvia CASALE
President of the European Committee for
the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Ministry of Justice
Directorate for Drafting Legal Texts, Specific
Legal Affairs and International Relations
96, Messoghion street
ATHENS