- 27 Paragraph 58: Request for information: Detention conditions at the Directorate of Foreign Nationals of Attica (24 P. Ralli Street) The number of foreign detainees at the Pre-Departure Detention Centre for Foreign Nationals (PROKEKA) of Tavros (24 P. Ralli Street) has significantly decreased compared to previous visits of the Committee. Specifically, during the Committee's visit on 19.07.2016 (first visit), 470 persons were detained at the 2nd floor (with a capacity of 203 persons) and 42 persons were detained at the 3rd floor (with a capacity of 150 persons in full use – maintenance work is being currently done), while during the Committee's visit of 24.07.2016 (second visit), 190 persons were detained at the 2nd floor (with a capacity of 203 persons) and 42 persons were detained at the 3rd floor (with a capacity of 150 persons in full use). As regards the provision of information to detainees about the reasons of their detention, when a detainee wants to be orally informed of his case, he makes such request and a police officer informs him. Access to hygiene facilities is unobstructed throughout the day and night, in order to immediately meet the needs of detainees without any delay, while such facilities are adequate to meet all needs of all detainees, since there are thirteen (13) toilets and eight (8) bathrooms with hot water and ventilation. All communal areas and cells are cleaned every day by as special external crew and are regularly disinfected-debugged. All cells have access to natural light and fresh air. Every bed has a mattress and, on admission, every detainee is given two (2) clean sheets. Mattresses and sheets are changed on a regular basis. Personal hygiene items (shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper etc.) and detergents for their clothes are given to detainees on a regular basis. There is central heating and air conditioning in all detention areas. For the healthcare of detainees, one (1) physician and two (2) nurses of KEELPNO are available during week days (Monday to Friday), while one (1) psychiatrist is available twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday); they maintain the medical records and medical secrecy of the detainees. A "Special Team for the Transfer of Foreign Nationals" has also been established to ensure their unobstructed access to hospitals in case of health emergency. Detainees have outdoor exercise in the morning (09.00-13.00) and the afternoon (18.00-20.00) on a daily basis (forces are available for this purpose), with access to team games and activities (football, basketball, ping pong, chess etc.). Visiting hours are available daily from 16.00 to 18.00, while card phones are accessible around the clock. In the context of improving the facilities of Tavros and the living conditions of detainees, a series of expenditures have been made and are being approved to improve the facilities. At the same time, maintenance and inspection works of all facilities are made by maintenance staff

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