According to the MoMA the Unit of Medical Screening and Psychological Support is responsible for carrying out medical checks within the RICs and employs personnel from the Greek national public health organisation (ΕΟΔΥ) to carry out these assessments. Our research indicates that assessment of vulnerability within the screening procedure is inadequate for a number of reasons. Overall, 71% of respondents who underwent screening in a RIC without being represented by a lawyer said that they were not asked during the screening process if they had a vulnerability, indicating that at a minimum people undergoing the procedure do not understand if they are asked about vulnerabilities, do not feel able to disclose information relating to sensitive and personal issues (e.g. past experiences of torture or sexual violence), and/or these questions may be skipped or not properly delivered. 100% of people who had a recognised vulnerability and underwent screening without being represented by a lawyer, reported that they did not feel adequately informed of their right to specialised support during the procedure. A respondent reported that he did not feel comfortable mentioning his vulnerability to staff working at Malakasa RIC during his two-week detention at the facility, despite suffering from severe PTSD following previous experiences of detention and being a survivor of torture. “I couldn’t communicate with any person [at Malakasa RIC] because I was scared and the space was small. I don’t like small spaces with a lot of people because it reminds me of the detention centres back home… I didn’t understand anything and I didn’t have anybody to ask. [...] My feeling was confusion, because I had expectations like when I get to this place I will have my freedom. The first steps I took in this country put me in prison.” Male respondent from Sudan, 35 years Concerns about assessments being rushed, incomplete and not carried out by staff with the requisite capacity and training to assess vulnerability, were highlighted in interviews with Greek lawyers. Lawyers further highlighted that less visible vulnerabilities - including mental health related vulnerabilities - are more likely to go undetected due to lack of proactivity and expertise within the current screening process. (D) Lack of access to information and legal support within RICs As per Greek law (Art. 39, 4939/2022) applicants undergoing reception and identification procedures should be informed, in a language they understand or can be reasonably expected to understand and in an accessible manner, of their rights and obligations during the reception and identification phase, including in relation to the asylum procedure and the internal rules and operations of the RIC. The provision of this basic information constitutes the first phase of reception and identification as outlined in the law. As designated in Article 44(g), the authorities must additionally ensure that persons undergoing reception and identification procedures are able to maintain contact with CSOs which may provide legal or social assistance to them. 33