-3Response of the Ministry of Interior
25 January 2017
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
TOP URGENT DEADLINE
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
HELLENIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS
ALIENS AND BORDER PROTECTION BRANCH
DIRECTORATE FOR THE PROSECUTION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
DEPARTMENT OF DETENTION FACILITIES AND RETURNS MANAGEMENT
4 P. Kanellopoulou street, 10177 Athens
Enq. : Policeman ANGELOPOULOS ALEXANDROS
Tel. : 213-1520431 (10-25.136)
Fax : 213-1520.811
Athens December 28th, 2016
Email : prosillimmigration.dir@astynomia.gr
To the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
D3 Directorate for Security
& Cooperation in Europe
3 Akadimias str. PC 10671
Athens (Fax : 210368.2032)
Ref.No. : 6634/1-147963
SUBJECT : “Response to a text with the preliminary observations of the European
Commission regarding prevention of tortures and any other inhuman or humiliating behavior
or punishment (C.P.T.) of the Council of Europe, after the completion of the delegation’s visit
in our country, on 19-25 July 2016”.
Re : a) No. 6691/AS1260 dated 24.11.2016 document of the Permanent Representation of Greece
with attached the text of the Report of the above mentioned Commission,
b) No. 6634/1-147896 dated 02.11.2016 document of ours.
A. In reply to the above captioned under (a) document and in continuance of our similar document
under (b) hereinabove, with regard to the paragraphs 47, 55 and 57 (reply within one month), please
be advised as follows :
1. Reply to the Commission’s direct observations-recommendations / requests for provision of
information :
a. Request for the provision of information regarding the detention conditions at the Special
Premises for the Accommodation of Unescorted Alien Minors in Amygdaleza” (paragraph 47).
The Services of the Aliens Directorate of Attica transfer the unescorted alien minors to the Special
Premises for the Accommodation of Unescorted Alien Minors (subjected to the competence of the
Hellenic Police) as a last resort, were they are hosted until the proceedings be completed and they
be transferred to a special accommodation area for alien minors.