- 39 78. A second axis of the prison system reform programme involves the application of a classification of inmates and its subsequent monitoring. The introduction of a comprehensive classification system is positive and should be viewed as a first step towards the development of an individualised risk and needs assessment for every prisoner. Such an assessment instrument should report on each prisoner’s needs for: care and resettlement; security and supervision; and personal development. The introduction of such an approach requires an investment in training for prison officers and treatment staff. However, it is clear that even a rudimentary classification process will be difficult to operate properly in an environment where the primary challenge is to find enough space for beds to accommodate new prisoners. Nonetheless, the CPT recommends that the Greek authorities pursue their efforts to develop and introduce a comprehensive classification system, followed by an individualised risk and needs assessment, for each prisoner; it would also like to receive an indication of the timetable for the implementation of the proposed classification system. 79. The third axis refers to enhancing the possibilities for the provision of education and professional training for prisoners, working in close collaboration with the Ministries of Education and Employment. Particular emphasis is to be placed upon those skills required for sectors of the economy seeking employees. The fourth axis aims to promote the organisation of cultural events for, and by, prisoners. Encouraging prisoners to express themselves through art work, music and theatre is positive, and increasing such opportunities is to be welcomed. The CPT could only welcome these developments, as a lot of work needs to be done in these areas. In fact, one of the stark findings by the CPT’s delegation was the total dearth of meaningful activities for prisoners, both sentenced and remand. In the prisons visited by the delegation, the vast majority of prisoners whiled away their days idly in their cells or dormitories, with no opportunities to participate in education or professional training or work. The Committee would like to receive a copy of the envisaged programme under axes three and four for the year 2006 generally and, more specifically, for those prisons visited by the delegation. 2. Ill-treatment 80. At Chios and Komotini Judicial Prisons as well as at Korydallos Men’s Prison, the Prison Hospital and the Psychiatric Hospital the delegation received practically no allegations, and found little other evidence, of ill-treatment of prisoners by staff. By contrast, some complaints of ill-treatment were received at Korydallos Women’s Prison. Several prisoners alleged that they had been roughly treated (e.g. slapped) by male members of staff; a particular case of 4 May 2005, concerning the alleged actions by (.....) was brought to the attention of the delegation. The delegation was informed that an investigation had been undertaken; however, it is unfortunate that the person concerned had not been transferred to other duties pending the outcome of the investigation. It is note-worthy in this regard that the delegation heard more recent allegations of ill-treatment by this same (.....) .