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Greek Prisons Face Lawsuits Over Conditions

Greek prison conditions raise concerns as numerous lawsuits await court decisions; authorities are pushing for swift resolutions to avoid substantial compensation payouts.

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Human Rights ViolationsLawsuitCompensationPrison ReformLegal Proceedings

Areios PagosEuropean Court Of Human RightsCourt Of Enforcement Of Sentences

Ioanna KlapaGeorgia AdeliniGeorgios Skiadaresis

What action is the Areios Pagos taking to address the pending appeals?: The Areios Pagos has issued guidelines for immediate processing of pending appeals to ensure final decisions are reached by December 2024. This includes obtaining verification of cell sizes and occupancy from prison directors.
How many individual appeals are pending before the European Court of Human Rights?: Approximately 1,287 individual appeals by prisoners are pending before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), alleging that their living space is below the minimum standard set by the ECtHR, which is less than 3 square meters.
What are the potential consequences for prisoners if their appeals are successful?: If a prisoner's living space is less than 3 square meters and they've filed an appeal, the Court of Enforcement of Sentences is mandated to award compensation for moral damages and potentially reduce their sentence.
What is the main concern raised by the President and Prosecutor of the Areios Pagos?: The President and Prosecutor of the Areios Pagos (Supreme Court) in Greece have raised concerns about prison conditions, warning of potential large-scale compensation payouts to inmates.
What is the significance of the previous ECtHR rulings against Greece concerning prison conditions?: The ECtHR has previously condemned Greece 139 times for prison conditions, resulting in over €2.8 million in compensation payments by 2023. This signifies a significant risk of further substantial payouts to Greece.

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