RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations to the Greek state: Establish an independent detention monitoring mechanism, that is both wellfunded 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, in particular torture and ill-treatment, 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. To stop the use of violence, including with weapons, and systematic violations of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Convention against Torture being perpetrated by the Greek competent authorities against people on the move in PRDCs, police stations or other relevant places of detention. Comply with international and national law, including the European Convention of Human Rights, the Convention against Torture and others international standards on the treatment of people on the move, and ensure compliance with decisions issued by the European Court of Human Rights. Ensure that the deprivation of liberty or use of detention of people on the move is only used as a measure of last resort, and in line with international and European human rights standards. Guarantee NGOs and civil society organisations unconditional and 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. Ensure that people on the move in detention have consistent access to information in a language that they understand regarding their legal situation and 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 migrationrelated cases. 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. To refer the matter of violence and torturous practices in detention to the European Court of Justice, as the evidence in this report indicates that the violations perpetrated against people on the move in detention are systematic and widespread. To take all necessary measures to ensure that the EU Guidelines on Torture and Other Cruel Treatment are upheld within the Greek state, including by facilitating routine unannounced visits from independent inquiry bodies. To issue a public statement condoning the use of violent and torturous practices against people on the move in detention in Greece. Recommendations for the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment: The Committee must consider setting forward the procedure provided for in Article 10, paragraph 2 of the Convention due to the ongoing and well documented failure by the Greek State to make any progress towards implementing previous CPT recommendations on detention conditions. 20