exceed the maximum time limits for detention (18 months), while delays in the administrative procedure, which cannot be attributed to the applicants, shall not justify a continuation of detention. Both the initial detention order and the order for the prolongation of the detention are subject to automatic judicial review by the territorially competent Administrative Court, which decides on the legality of the detention measure. If requested, the applicants or their legal representatives must mandatorily be heard in court. This can also be ordered by the judge. Additionally, the applicants have the right to challenge the detention order using the legal remedy “objections against detention” and are entitled to free legal assistance and representation according to the provisions set in Law 3226/2004. Welcome the stranger. Protect the refugee. | 7 7