-5Copy of the letter transmitting the CPT's report
Strasbourg, 9 December 1997
Dear Sirs,
In pursuance of Article 10, paragraph 1, of the European Convention for the prevention of
torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, I have the honour to enclose herewith
the report to the Government of Greece drawn up by the European Committee for the prevention of
torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (CPT) after its visit to Greece from 25
May to 6 June 1997. The report was adopted by the CPT at its thirty-fourth meeting, held from 3 to
7 November 1997.
I would draw your attention in particular to paragraph 264 of the report, in which the CPT
requests the Greek authorities to provide an interim and a follow-up report on action taken upon its
report. The CPT would be grateful if it were possible, in the event of the reports forwarded being in
Greek, for them to be accompanied by an English or French translation.
I am at your entire disposal if you have any questions concerning either the CPT's report or
the future procedure.
Finally, I would be grateful if you could acknowledge receipt of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
Ivan ZAKINE
President of the European Committee for
the prevention of torture and inhuman
or degrading treatment or punishment
Ministry of Justice
Directorate for Drafting Legal Texts,
Specific Legal Affairs and
International Relations
96, Messoghion Street
GR-115 27 ATHENS