Establish an independent detention
monitoring mechanism, that is both
well-funded
and
free
from
government influence and has the
direct involvement of civil society
organisations, with the mandate to
independently investigate allegations
of human rights violations, and publish
regular findings in full for public
access. The mechanism should
prioritise transparent reporting and
follow up, through an anonymous
complaints procedure and the
possibility for unannounced visits.
Guarantee NGOs and civil society
organisations
open
access
to
detention centres, including PRDC's,
with the possibility to provide medical
care and distribute food and non-food
items inside.
Ensure adequate and timely access to
health care for people on the move in
detention, including psychological
health care and effective translation
services.
Establish medical assessments for all
people on the move prior to arrival in
detention centres by medical actors
to assess their vulnerability to
detention
measures
with
the
possibility to reassess alternative
measures.
Implement a timetable of regular
recreational activities for people on
the move in detention for longer than
a few days, including educational
classes, sport activities as well as
access to a library, place of worship,
and outdoor space that complies with
European and international law.
Ensure that people on the move in
detention have regular and free
access to hygiene items and cleaning
products, and guarantee that
detention facilities, including all
furniture, bedding and mattresses, are
in a condition that ensures alignment
with the standards required for
dignified living and international
human rights.
Recommendations to the EU Commission:
To commence the non-disbursement
of funds to the Greek state until an
independent inquiry establishes that
detention practices are in accordance
with the European Charter of
Fundamental Rights, and that
detention is being used solely as a last
resort in migration-related cases.
To open infringement procedures
against Greece on the basis of the
incorrect transposition of the EU
Return Directive into Greek law,
particularly the systematic detention
of third country nationals in view of
removal.
By independent inquiry we refer
to a process that is transparent,
whereby the actors leading the
investigation are separated from
state
actors,
civil
society
organisations also have the
opportunity to give input, and the
methodology, procedures and
findings are made publicly
available in full.
Abolish the use of detention for
asylum applicants on grounds of
public order and national security to
avoid their arbitrary detention.
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