Operation Moreover, those held in the CCAC must adhere to a plethora of rules. As an example, non-detained residents of the Samos CCAC are subject to a curfew which is in place from 8pm to 8am.[88] Additionally, despite the strict rules on entry and exit, people must present themselves for a weekly census. If residents do not appear for the census on two consecutive dates, their residence in the CCAC may be terminated.[89] Visitors are also not allowed to the structure unless their request has been approved by the RIS and the Director of the CCAC, with the duration, hours and place of the visit being at the authorities' discretion. These are only a few examples of the various rules in place in the CCAC. The use of the megaphone speaker system of the CCAC contributes to its prison-like environment. Throughout the day, the RIS calls out near continuous orders to the population. For example, the day before the weekly census, residents are informed that they cannot leave the CCAC until they are counted, and at times they are ordered not to leave their containers until they are checked. Furthermore, all day the speaker system is used to call people by name to the RIS and Greek Asylum Service (GAS) offices in the CCAC, for example, people are called "to see the psychologist" or attend "Office 3" which people know is where you are called to sign for an open card. This practice raises serious concerns about people's right to privacy. It is common for beneficiaries of I Have Rights to leave legal counselling appointments early to rush back to the CCAC as they have been told by their friends that their name has been called and they are afraid that their asylum procedure will be affected if they do not present themselves in a timely manner. The use of the speaker system contributes to the prison-like atmosphere of the CCAC. Additional factors contributing to people’s restriction of movement The CCAC is located 8 kilometres from Vathy, Samos town. Residents rely on the bus, which is run by a private operator, to reach the town. The cost of a return ticket for the bus is €3.20, while the daily financial aid, when actually paid,[90] ___ [88] Article 7(2) General Regulations. See also, Info Migrants. 2022. 'Jungle' to 'prison' for migrants on Samos island Available here. [89] Article 7(2) General Regulations. [90] On average it takes 2 to 3 months from the time of registration with the police until asylum seekers receive the first payment of cash assistance. When people are finally paid, they are not paid the money they are "owed", i.e. they receive one payment a month rather than the equivalent of three months. Moreover, those who receive a decision on their asylum claim are not entitled to cash assistance. In this way it is common for asylum seekers on Samos to not once receive cash assistance. Page 24