their case by the mission. (ǹ is accompanied by his minor brother age 14, and S by his father). Even though they have been detained only for a few days so far, none of the two little ones feels like playing or running and the sun is hurting their eyes. They sheet together on a bench in the shade near the EXLOGLQJ¶V entrance, obviously unwilling to move far from it. The two escorts hesitate in the same manner. They believe they are not allowed to walk outdoors. Brothers ȃ.ǹ & ȃ.Ǻ., aged 16 and 14 respectively, are detained since 29/2/2011. Late March that they are noted by GCR¶s mission is the first time they receive and reply to questions concerning their situation and are informed on their available option. Mid April is the first time they face the sun, escorted outdoors by their lawyer. The younger one is moved by seeing spring. Last time they were outside was the day of their arrival in Fylakeio, in the middle of winter. Both of them remain in the shade for their eyes ache from the sunlight. Ever since September 2011, yarding, though of a short duration, became more regular. Apart from the days of heavy weather conditions, all detainees were allowed outdoors for at least 15 minutes every day. This later practice coincides with a change in )\ODNHLR¶V $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ DQG FDQ SRVVLEO\ EH DWWULEXWHG to a general shift in the local authorit\¶V attitude at the particular time. 39 This change had an immediately positive effect on the GHWDLQHH¶V SV\FKRORJ\, contributing considerably to a more harmonious coexistence amongst each other and with custodial staff. Tensions occurring (self-harm, suicide attempts, revolts, wrangling) were minimal compared to the previous semester. 39 The same time, a favorable alteration for adult asylum seekers is noted, concerning the duration of detention. From the extreme and exceptional six months limit provided by P.D 114/2010 under certain circumstances - which that far had been the rule in the area and not the exception - asylum seekers begin to be released within the regular lawful limits of three months or a while later. The result was the decongestion of cells and consequently, detention conditions were somewhat improved 20