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Information Pack for British Prisoners in Greece
Author British Consular Network in Greece Date FEBRUARY 2017
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3
Who can help? ........................................................................................................................ 3
About the Embassy................................................................................................................. 3
Who are the Consular Representatives – Contact information ............................................. 4
First Steps ................................................................................................................................... 5
Who will know I have been detained? ................................................................................... 5
What will my family be told? ................................................................................................. 5
What will the Consulate do? .................................................................................................. 5
Would I have a criminal record in the UK? ............................................................................ 6
Visits ........................................................................................................................................... 6
How do my family and friends arrange a visit? ...................................................................... 6
How many visits am I allowed? .............................................................................................. 6
Consular visits ......................................................................................................................... 6
What can visitors bring? ......................................................................................................... 7
Prison conditions/services ......................................................................................................... 7
Arrival at prison ...................................................................................................................... 7
General prison conditions ...................................................................................................... 7
How can I receive money? ..................................................................................................... 8
Can I work or study in prison? .............................................................................................. 11
Can I receive medical and dental treatment? ...................................................................... 11
Food and Diet ....................................................................................................................... 11
Mail/Parcels .......................................................................................................................... 11
Can I make telephone calls? ................................................................................................. 11
Leisure and entertainment ................................................................................................... 12
Drugs .................................................................................................................................... 12
How can I make a complaint about mistreatment? ............................................................ 12
Is the system the same as the UK?....................................................................................... 12
What should happen when I am arrested? .......................................................................... 12
For how long can I be remanded in custody? ...................................................................... 13
What happens when I am charged? .................................................................................... 13
What provision is there for bail? .......................................................................................... 13
What kind of legal assistance is available? .......................................................................... 13
What happens at the trial? .................................................................................................. 14
Sentences ............................................................................................................................. 14
How can appeals be made? ................................................................................................. 15
What provision is there for reduction of sentence (remission) e.g. for good behaviour? .. 15
What provision is there for early release e.g. on parole?.................................................... 15
What provision is there for clemency or pardon? ............................................................... 15
What about any financial penalties?.................................................................................... 15
Is transfer to another prison within Greece possible? ........................................................ 15
Is transfer to the UK a possibility? ....................................................................................... 15
What are the procedures for release and deportation?...................................................... 16
Volunteer Workers ............................................................................................................... 16
Prisoners Abroad ...................................................................................................................... 17
Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................................... 18
Basic key phrases / words - legal terms – English into Greek .............................................. 18
Annexes .................................................................................................................................... 21
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................. 21
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Introduction Who can help? The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO): The FCO is represented overseas by its Embassies and Consulates (High Commission in Commonwealth Countries). Both employ consular officers, and one of their duties is to provide help and advice to any British National who gets into difficulty in a foreign country. About the Embassy We are impartial; we are not here to judge you. We aim to make sure that you are treated properly and fairly in accordance with local regulations, and that you are treated no less favourably than other prisoners. We can answer questions about your welfare and about prison regulations but you must ask your lawyer or the court about legal matters. The attached list of lawyers is provided by the British Embassy for your convenience, neither Her Majesty’s Government, nor can any official of the Consulate take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given. We cannot get you out of prison, pay fines, guarantee bail or interfere with local judicial procedures to get you out of prison nor secure you an earlier trial date; we cannot investigate a crime. We have tried to make sure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date, but the British Embassy cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information. If in doubt contact a lawyer.
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Who are the Consular Representatives – Contact information British Embassy – Athens Address: Ploutarchou 1, Kolonaki 10675 Athens, Greece Tel: (+30) 210 7272600, Fax: (+30) 210 7272720, Email: [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 15.00, Open to the public: Mon/Wed/Fri 09.00 – 13.00 (by appointment) British Vice Consulate – Corfu Address: Mantzarou 18, 1st floor, 49100, Corfu, Greece Tel: (+30) 26610 23457, Fax: (+30) 26610 37995, Email: [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 15.00, Open to the public: Tue/Wed/Thu 09.00 – 13.00 (by appointment)
British Vice Consulate – Crete
Address: Thalita 17, Ag. Dimitrios Sq., 71202, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Tel: (+30) 2810 224012, Fax: (+30) 2810 243935, Email: [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 15.00, Open to the public: Tue/Wed/Thu 09.00 – 13.00 (by appointment)
British Vice Consulate – Rhodes
Address: Gr. Lambraki 29, 85100, Rhodes, Greece Tel: (+30) 22410 22005, Fax: (+30) 22410 24473, Email: [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 15.00, Open to the public: Tue/Wed/Thu 09.00 – 13.00 (by appointment)
British Vice Consulate – Zakynthos
Address: Foskolou 28, 29100, Zakynthos, Greece Tel: (+30) 26950 22906, Fax: (+30) 26950 22972, Email: [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 15.00, Open to the public: Tue/Wed/Thu 09.00 – 13.00 (by appointment)
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First Steps Who will know I have been detained? When a British citizen is arrested or detained in Greece, there is an obligation for the Greek authorities to ask the detainee if they want the British Embassy/Consulate to be notified. We may not be informed within 24 hours. It is in your interest to inform the British Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible after your arrest, so that you can be offered consular assistance. What will my family be told? For reasons of confidentiality we are not permitted to tell anyone that you have been detained or what the charges are without your permission. However, should you wish to inform your family, we can make contact with them on your behalf. We can give your family or next of kin advice on prison procedure, regulations, and how you are. We can also pass on any messages from you. What will the Consulate do? We aim to make contact with you within 24 hours of being notified of your arrest.
British Embassy and British Vice
Consulates in Greece
British Vice Consulate Crete
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British Vice Consulate
Rhodes
British Vice Consulate Zakynthos
British Vice Consulate
Corfu
British Embassy Athens
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We will provide you with a list of English speaking lawyers if you wish us to do so. If you want your family to be informed of your situation we will do so and also pass on any special requests on your behalf. If you have dual nationality and are imprisoned in the country of your other nationality we would not normally get involved in dealings between you and the authorities of that state. However, Consular staff will provide general information such as details of local lawyers, interpreters etc. Consular Staff may be allowed to intervene in cases where other exceptional humanitarian reasons might apply. Your relatives and friends can contact the below address for advice from the FCO in London. In case your family or friends wish to send any money to you, we explain below how to transfer money through the FCO in London. Would I have a criminal record in the UK? You should be aware that if you have been convicted for certain serious offences, such as sexual assault or drugs trafficking, we are obliged to inform the UK police. It is therefore possible that information about this offence may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau check were carried out by a prospective employer.
Visits How do my family and friends arrange a visit? Contact can be made with FCO/Embassy/Consulate/lawyer for relevant information. Family members who do not have the same surname as the detainee or friends can only visit after permission has been sought from the prison by you. Visitors must identify themselves when they arrive at the prison by showing an identification document containing a photograph (e.g. passport) and any additional documentation requested by the prison council. This is held by the prison and returned at the end of the visit. Visitors will go through security checks before entering the prison. How many visits am I allowed? Applications for visits are channelled through the prison council. Most prisons have dedicated visiting hours and days for each prison wing. However, when family members are planning to travel from the UK to visit you, we can try to help arrange with the prison for visits to coincide with their stay. Extra visits may be allowed if there are special or compassionate reasons but this must be applied for. Consular visits If you are detained we aim to visit you once after sentencing - and then after only if there is a real need; you will be called to the normal prison visiting area for a consular visit. You can also contact us by telephone during office hours if you need to. Visits sometimes may be restricted or delayed due to prison issues, i.e. strikes. As prisons in Greece meet the international standards, regular visits are not considered necessary; nevertheless we aim to keep in touch.
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What can visitors bring? Prisons in Greece usually have a ‘prison shop’ where items can be purchased (see “How can I receive money?”). The detainee can request information from the prison authorities about permitted items. Visitors can also check with the FCO, prior to visiting, to confirm if a list of permitted items is available.
Prison conditions/services Arrival at prison In Greece it is normal practice for detainees to be held at the police station or a detention centre before being charged. When sentenced and transferred to the prison you will normally be led to the admissions office in order to give personal details and any relative information. Medical checks might be carried out by the prison doctor in order to assess if you need any treatment for ongoing medical conditions. Personal belongings will be kept at the prison and a receipt will be given to you. The prison will not be held responsible for any items not recorded correctly. Prison procedures will be explained to you by the Prison Governor or Prison Social Worker. If you require clarification of procedures, the consulate can help you. General prison conditions There are around 30 prisons in Greece and over-crowding is a problem. The number of inmates to each cell entirely depends on the size of the cell and the number of prisoners in the particular prison. Women’s prisons are separate to the men’s.
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Each cell has a toilet and wash basin. Showers are mostly separate and shared with the other cells. How can I receive money? Each detainee has a personal account in the prison and funds can be deposited there for their use and withdrawn as necessary. It is possible for family and / or friends to transfer money through the FCO in London and avoid paying bank charges (on smaller transfers). Most prisons in Greece will also accept fund transfers via commercial means of money transfer, such as Western Union & Moneygram; detainees should enquire with the prison administration office if this is the case in the prison they are in and advise their families and friends accordingly. The various ways monies can be sent via the FCO are detailed below. Under the Consular Fees Order of 2013/2014, we are obliged to charge for this service. The fee is dependent on the amount that the depositor wishes to transfer as follows:
Prisons in Greece
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Amount being sent Fee
One monthly payment up to £100 Free
Each additional payment or amount of £0.01 - £99.99 £10
Each additional payment or amount of £100 - £499.99 £25
Each additional payment or amount of £500 and above
£50
When forwarding funds, the depositor should add the above fee to the amount that they wish to transfer. For example, if they want the recipient to receive £150, they will need to send us £175 (£150 to forward plus £25 fee). If other friends and family also plan to transfer funds in the same month, they should consider coordinating payments so they know what FCO fees to expect. We retain the right to further deduct any local overseas charges we may incur in passing the fees to the recipient. Should we be unable to pay the funds locally to the recipient, FCO policy is to refund amounts above £5 to the depositor by bank transfer. In this case, the depsositor would be contacted for their bank details. Refunds may take several weeks as our internal processes can only start once all relevant costs have been cleared with local authorities. Please note that our Corporate Service Centre in Milton Keynes is only responsible for payments. All other correspondence concerning the above named should be addressed to Consular Staff in Greece.
OPTIONS TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO BRITISH NATIONALS OVERSEAS VIA THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Please note that we can only advance funds to the person overseas once the payment has cleared in our account. 1. Electronic Bank transfers
Payment by electronic/internet bank transfer can be made either using online or telephone banking, or at a local bank or building society. For all bank transfers, the following details will be needed:
Bank: National Westminster Bank Account Name: FCO Multi Vote Sort Code: 60-70-80 Account Number: 10012362 Reference: FCO case reference number (which can be provided by Consular
staff), surname and first name of the person you are sending the funds for, plus country name if possible,
e.g.11-THB-123456 SMITH JOE - THAILAND or CON-1234 SMITH
JOE – THAILAND
IBAN GB56NWBK60708010012362 SWIFT/BIC NWBKGB2L Depositors may also need our bank address which is: London Corporate Service Centre, CPB Services, 2nd Floor, 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4RB.
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2. By Post Payments by Postal Order, Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque or personal cheque should be crossed and made payable to “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office”. They should be sent to:
Accounts Receivable Foreign and Commonwealth Office Corporate Service Centre PO Box 6108 Milton Keynes MK10 1PX
We recommend that Special Delivery is used.
Please ensure a note is included briefly explaining who the money is for, why these funds are being sent and quoting the FCO case reference number. Depositors may wish to use the payment slip below. If a receipt is required, please include a stamped addressed envelope. Please note that it can take approximately 15 days for personal cheques to clear and for payment to be received. Please write the cheque guarantee number and expiry date, and the FCO case reference number, on the back of the cheque.
We are unable to receive payment by credit or debit card, or by cash. Payment Slip:-
To: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
FCO case reference number:
Date:
Please find enclosed funds for:
Full Name:
Country/place the above is in:
Amount enclosed:
Fee to be deducted:
Payment method:
My name is:
My address is:
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Can I work or study in prison? Prisoners can apply for work within the prison once they have been tried and sentenced. Applications are submitted to, and decided by the Governor / Prison Council. There are long waiting lists and therefore minimal opportunities to get jobs other than performing cleaning duties. In some prisons voluntary workshops are available i.e. making of "faux bijoux" which are subsequently sold and a portion of the proceeds may be credited to the detainee. There are several educational programs in each prison. The Prison’s Council is responsible to create programs according to the prisoner’s needs. These can include ‘second chance school’ (primary school), technical vocational studies and foreign languages. The qualification gained, from each program, is equivalent to the Public School / Institution outside the prison. Special measures, towards the education of foreign prisoners, are given in the prison that is capable of supporting such programs. Prisoners can continue their studies and the period of time allocated to this cause is counted towards the time served. Further information according to needs can be discussed with the Prison’s Council or through a lawyer. Can I receive medical and dental treatment? If you need medical or dental treatment you should ask to see the prison doctor or dentist. There is an appointment system. Depending on the number of patients, prisoners are usually seen the same day or after 2-3 days. Medical attention is free of charge but the treating doctor may not speak English. Prison doctors are often the equivalent of GPs in the UK, so unusual or complex problems may be referred to a specialist / hospital outside the prison. Medicine is available in the prisons. If you have a long-standing medical problem and have received treatment for it in the UK, it may be useful if you have your medical records, or at least a report, sent from your doctor in the UK. Your UK doctor can send the report, via the Embassy/Consulate, addressed to you. Food and Diet Food is provided in the prison. However, the Mediterranean diet is not to everyone's liking and you can purchase extra provisions at the Prison shop. If products are not found in the prison shop, prisoners can request them from outside at their expense and via the prison system. Greece has a large number of prison facilities and regulations about permitted items. Items sold at the prison shop vary from one prison to another. Detainees can be informed on arrival regarding items sold in the shop and items permitted to be brought in from family. Mail/Parcels Friends and family can send mail to the prison for you. Mail is not read or censored. Parcels are generally NOT permitted but newspapers (not magazines) are sometimes permitted from visitors. It is advisable that specific information on prison policy is requested from the prison administration office or the prison social worker. Can I make telephone calls? There is usually access to a telephone and detainees will need 'Phone-cards' which can be purchased within the prison. It is not possible to receive calls.
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Leisure and entertainment Learning the language: speaking Greek will help you understand what is going on, enable you to communicate your needs and also ease the boredom and mental isolation of prison life. You should ask if there are any lessons available in the prison to learn the language; in addition there may be other vocational courses for you to join. T.V.s are sometimes available or obtainable at your expense. In order for you to maintain good physical and mental health, you will be given at least one hour a day to walk or work out in the prison yard. The prison doctor can assess whether you are able to take part in any physical exercise. Different prisons offer different leisure activities. Drugs It is widely known that drug trafficking between inmates in prisons is widespread. Prisoners or detainees caught with any kind of illegal substances are punished accordingly by the prison authorities. Cigarettes are usually allowed inside Greek prisons. How can I make a complaint about mistreatment? If you experience serious harassment, threats or violence you should report this to the Social Worker as soon as possible - if you wish us to be informed you must say so or contact us yourself directly. It is our responsibility to take up allegations of mistreatment against a British national. However, we will only raise concerns with the prison administration at your request and consent.
The Greek Judicial System The Embassy/Consulate cannot interfere with the Greek Judicial System. We cannot ask for your case to come to trial quickly or ask the authorities to waive any penalties. Below you will find more information about the Greek Judicial system. There is a general Disciplinary Code used for all Prisons in Greece, however all articles of the code are subject to be examined in accordance with the facilities provided in each prison or any other specific restrictions at the time of detention. It is advisable to ask for solicitor’s advice on regulations and restrictions upon arrival at a specific establishment. Is the system the same as the UK? In short, no - although there are many similarities. For example, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty; they have a right to legal representation, an interpreter, fair trial and appeal. However there are fundamental differences. On the whole the Greek judicial system is very bureaucratic. Also, lawyers can be quite expensive. Detainees can remain in detention, without having been sentenced, for up to 18 months. What should happen when I am arrested? You will initially spend some time in a police cell. The Police should inform you of the charges against you. Whilst you are there police will usually gather evidence and interview you. You will be taken before the Public Prosecutor who will decide on a course of action. You are entitled to have a lawyer present at all times – you can ask the court to appoint a lawyer for you.
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For how long can I be remanded in custody? Following your arrest by the Police, the period within which you should be taken before the Public Prosecutor is 24 hours. However, either you / your lawyer can request a postponement of 48 hours to prepare your defence. If the Public Prosecutor wishes he can order that you go before the Investigating Magistrate for further investigation. What happens when I am charged? The police will take you to the criminal record office to take fingerprints and photographs. These details will remain on record regardless of the outcome of your visit to the Public Prosecutor. Depending on the decision of the Public Prosecutor you may be:
released without charges,
sent to summary trial - which is heard immediately (very common in the busy summer months),
released with or without bail pending trial,
temporarily detained in a Greek prison pending trial. If bail is part of your release conditions you will normally need to pay the set amount before being released and you may NOT be permitted to leave Greece until your trial comes up. The Public Prosecutor will decide on conditions such as permission to leave / not leave the country including regular reporting to a local police station. If you are detained you will be transferred to one of the many correctional institutions in Greece. Most are overcrowded and you will probably share a cell with several people. You may have access to your belongings, but this depends on whether the police consider them as evidence; if considered as evidence you will not be allowed to keep your possessions. Your passport and other identification will be kept with your file in prison administration. You may wait a considerable length of time (usually between 6 and 8 months) for a first court hearing. Time served on remand will be counted as part of your sentence. The maximum remand period is 18 months, i.e. initially 6 months which can be extended to two further 6 months periods – up to the total of 18 months. You will be able to wear your own clothes and will not be expected to work. You can receive visitors in line with each institution's separate visiting schedule What provision is there for bail? There is provision for bail for foreigners; this can be requested at the initial hearing, at a later stage on application from a lawyer, or at trial if you are given a sentence and then make an appeal. What kind of legal assistance is available? Consular staff cannot give legal advice, but they can provide you with a list of English speaking lawyers. You can hire a lawyer for yourself at any time after your arrest; a list of lawyers for Greece is included in this information pack. Normally, if you hire a private lawyer she/he will ask for a cash advance on his/her estimated legal fees before she/he will take your case on. The British Embassy cannot pay legal fees or guarantee to a lawyer that you will pay them.
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If you cannot afford a private lawyer you can apply through the Social Worker at your detention centre or officer in charge at the police station for a lawyer. The Court is obliged to appoint a state lawyer if you do not have funds to hire a private lawyer and you are charged with a felony. State lawyers are chosen from the local Law Society list and are free of charge but they may speak limited English. On the whole, given their heavy workload, State lawyers may have very little time to compile information regarding your case. If you are not satisfied with the appointed state lawyer, you may formally request a change. What happens at the trial? The Judge questions the prosecution witnesses and then the defendant and defence witnesses. The normal structure is a 3 member court (President plus 2 other judges) together with Public Prosecutor and Court Secretary at the bench. Trials by jury are relatively rare, however this will depend on the category of the crime. All documents related to a case and further evidence must be submitted to the president of the court. The trial will be heard in Greek. The court is obliged to provide an interpreter for defendants who are foreign nationals but lawyers can ask permission from the court to provide their own if they prefer. Consular staff cannot act as interpreters. The procedure is entirely unfamiliar to most British Nationals with the bench members conferring behind their papers before a decision is issued. In cases where a British National is/was a victim of a serious crime Consular staff in Greece will do their best to attend court on the first day of the trial to offer support to the British National or to the family of a British National and also to any other British nationals who are involved, if this would be helpful. We cannot interfere in Greek court proceedings. Sentences Sentences vary greatly in Greece and will depend on the seriousness of the crime and whether it is a State crime. Your legal counsel will be best placed to advise on the length of sentences and on the local appeals processes. Custodial sentences of 2-5 years imprisonment may be suspended. The bench decides whether there are justified reasons to do so and if there would be further restrictions / conditions on this. Categories of Crime In Greece, crimes are classified into 3 categories. Each category is heard before a separate court.
1. Felonies: The most serious crimes are felonies; they are dealt with by a criminal court which may impose a minimum sentence of 5 years. Felony or criminal courts consist of three judges (sometimes with four jurors). A felony court of appeal can consist of three or five judges plus four jurors in some circumstances.
2. Misdemeanours: Misdemeanour courts consist of one or three judges depending on the seriousness of the crime. A one judge court can impose a maximum sentence of one year imprisonment. A three judge court can impose any sentence from 10 days to 5 years for each offence.
3. Infractions: Infraction courts consist of one judge who can impose a sentence of 1-30 days.
If the accused is 12 – 17 years of age then his/her case will be heard by a one or three judge juvenile court.
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The court may take into account mitigating circumstances, such as repentance or no previous criminal record. If these mitigating circumstances are sufficiently strong the court may impose a sentence less than the minimum stated. How can appeals be made? The accused has the right of appeal against their sentence to an Appeal Court either through their lawyer or personally by giving their prospective lawyer’s name. However, the appeal process is very slow (usually over 6 months) and can lead to delays in finalising a sentence. This becomes a problem when a prisoner wants to apply for prison transfer to the UK. It is worth seeking a second opinion before taking the decision to appeal a sentence. What provision is there for reduction of sentence (remission) e.g. for good behaviour? A prisoner does not become eligible for parole until he/she has served a certain part of his/her sentence. This amount of time differs depending on the type of offence. A detainee will only be considered if he/she has exhibited good behaviour whilst in prison. A prisoner can reduce his/her sentence by working within the prison or at a specific work farm prison. Each day that the detainee works counts as 2 days reduction of sentence. It is for the Prison Council to decide who should be given work opportunities and the decision may be in favour of those who have relatively large sentences or other dire circumstances. It is an advantage for prisoners to learn Greek to be considered for work. Those on remand/detained are not normally eligible for work. What provision is there for early release e.g. on parole? As a general rule once prisoners have completed two fifths of their sentence they can apply for parole. Parole is decided by a judicial committee and may include conditions i.e. that the person remains in Greece and reports to the local police on a regular basis for the stipulated parole period. What provision is there for clemency or pardon? In serious felony cases the President of Greece can decide to pardon a prisoner. There is a possibility for clemency: your lawyer is best placed to advise you on this. What about any financial penalties? If the sentence is under 2 years imprisonment and on agreement of the court, a convicted person can choose between serving the sentence or paying a cash penalty at a specified daily rate. For sentences up to 5 years the judge will decide whether to convert to a cash penalty or impose the sentence with no option of cash penalty. Is transfer to another prison within Greece possible? If you have been convicted you will be allocated to a prison to serve your sentence. Transfers to other prisons are only permitted when there are exceptional compassionate or medical reasons for doing so. Transfers to "Farm Prisons", where working days count beneficially towards reduction of sentence, are possible once a certain part of the sentence has been completed. Is transfer to the UK a possibility? Yes, if all parties agree. Greece is a party to the Convention on Transfer of Sentenced persons under which transfers are possible to the UK. A prisoner wishing to be transferred to the UK should submit a written petition for transfer to the administration of the prison in which they are serving their sentence. This can only be applied for once ALL the Greek court procedure, i.e. trials and appeals, has been completed and all fines are paid.
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The benefit of transfer is that you would be able to serve the rest of your sentence closer to your family and friends. You would also be in an English-speaking environment, and be able to take advantage of the courses available in British prisons aimed at preparing you for release. The following is a brief summary of the process in Greece:
Detainee expresses a wish to transfer back to UK.
Application in writing submitted to prison.
Prison forwards application to Greek Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
MoJ forwards application to National Offender Management Service (NOMS) in the UK.
NOMS confirms consent to Greek MoJ.
Greek MoJ confirms consent and terms of return to NOMS.
Prisoner confirms his acceptance of terms of return.
UK police are asked to collect detainee.
The Greek Police will escort the prisoner to the international airport.
and in UK:
NOMS to arrange the escort and collection of prisoners.
6 NOMS staff act as escorts. 2 escorts are required per prisoner.
It is not possible for more than one prisoner to be transferred at a time.
NOMS make the arrangements and cover the cost of flights; however, the prisoner is required to sign a UTR (undertaking to repay) for the cost of the repatriation.
All men are returned to “Wandsworth Prison”.
All women to be transferred to “Holloway Prison”.
Once back in the UK, it would be the prisoner's responsibility to apply for a transfer to another UK prison.
[National Offender Management Service UK telephone contact: 0300 047 5696]
What are the procedures for release and deportation? There are several elements to be considered by the Greek authorities prior to their making a decision on deportation: family status, financial and business status in the host country and relationship with the country of origin. Please be advised that you will need to hold a valid travel document in order to leave the country. The consular officers will be able to discuss with you and advise you accordingly on requirements and procedures. Even though the court may order your release you may be returned to the detention facility you were in and remain there until the release paperwork is finalised. IN the case of deportation this may take up to 15 days or even more.
Additional Information Volunteer Workers Priests and representatives from local church groups or non-government organisations visit the prisons. Should you wish to request if there is such possibility in the prison you are held, please speak to the prison’s social service or administration office.
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Prisoners Abroad
Since 1978 the charity Prisoners Abroad has offered practical support and advice to British citizens imprisoned overseas. It is the only UK charity providing this service and it is available to all, whether guilty or innocent, convicted or on remand. Prisoners Abroad is concerned with your health and welfare, both during your imprisonment and also on your return to the UK, through their resettlement service (if you have registered whilst in prison). They can also provide support and advice to your family during your imprisonment. In order to access any services, prisoners must first register with Prisoners Abroad by signing and returning their authorisation form. Once you seek help from Prisoners Abroad, the Prisoner & Family Support Service will be your point of contact for advice and information. The type of assistance they can offer will vary from country to country, but generally they can provide you with information, in English, on:
your rights as a prisoner and issues that may affect you such as health or transfer to the UK
obtaining magazines, newspapers, books and the regular Prisoners Abroad newsletter
writing to a pen pal learning the language of your country of imprisonment translation of documents grants for food if you are in a developing country and don’t have funds from other
sources grants for essential medicines and toiletries if you don’t have funds from other
sources preparing for release help for your loved ones, including information, family support groups and
assistance with the cost of visiting
Prisoners Abroad 89 – 93 Fonthill Road London N4 3JH UK
Telephone: 00 44 (0)20 7561 6820 or, for your relatives in the UK, Freephone 0808 172 0098 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, UK time) Email: [email protected] Website: www.prisonersabroad.org.uk
FCO’s partner organisation Prisoners Abroad has foreign-language dictionaries and phrasebooks available for any prisoners in a country where they do not speak the language. These vital materials help prisoners communicate with those around them, whether cellmates, lawyers or the prison doctor.
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Glossary of Terms Basic key phrases / words - legal terms – English into Greek
ENGLISH GREEK Pronunciation
ENGLISH GREEK Pronunciation
1 ena 11 enteka
2 dio 12 dodeka
3 tria 13 deka-tria
4 tesera 14 deka-tesera
5 pente 15 deka-pente
6 exi 16 deka-exi
7 epta 17 deka-epta
8 okto 18 deka-okto
9 enia 19 deka-enia
10 deka 20 ikosi
Day Imera 30 trianta
Week Evdomada 40 saranta
Month Minas 50 peninta
Year Etos 60 exinta
Today Simera 70 evdominta
Tomorrow Avrio 80 ogdonta
Tonight Apopse 90 eneninta
Sunday Kyriaki 100 ekato
Monday Deftera 1000 hilia
Tuesday Triti Spring Aniksi
Wednesday Tetarti Summer Kalokeri
Thursday Pempti Autumn Fthinoporo
Friday Paraskevi Winter Himonas
Saturday Savvato I Ego
Me Emena You Esi
My Diko mou (of me) He Aftos
Yours Diko sou (of you) She Afti
Her Diko tis (of her) It Afto
His Diko tou (of him) We Emis
Their Diko tous (of them) You Esis
Them Afti They Afti
Father Pateras Mother Mitera / Mama
Girl Koritsi Wife Yineka
Husband Sizigos Woman ineka
Man Andras Debt Hreos
Money Lefta Door Porta
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Borrow Danizome Give Dino
Close Klino Here Edo
Closed Klisto Inside Mesa
Come Ela Open Anιxe
Outside Exo Stop Stamatao
Need Hriazome Want Thelo
Run Treho Walk Perpato
Stand Stekome Body Soma
Stay Meno Hand Heri
Head Kefali Leg Podi
Hair Mallia Nose Miti
Eye Mati Ear Afti
Eyes Matia Mouth Stoma
Bail Engiisi Head Guard Arhifilakas
Complaint Parapono Lawyer Dikigoros
Embassy Presvia Parole Anastoli
Governor Diefthintis Visit Episkepsi
Guard Filakas Appeal Efesi
Blood Test Eksetasi ematos Law Nomos
Prison Council Simvoulio Filakis Local Prison Rules Kanones filakis
Police Officer Astinomikos Permit Adia
Public Prosecutor Esageleas Personal Money in Prison
Prosopika Hrimata stin filaki
File Fakelos / Arheeo Power of Attorney
Eksousiodotisi
Guilty Enohos Release Apofilakisi
Interpreter Metafrastis Social Worker Kinonikos Litourgos
Investigating Judge Anakritis Doctor Yiatros
To Buy Na Agoraso Bad Kako
Visit Episkepsi Ill Arostos
Visiting Permit Adia Episkepsis Please Parakalo
Transfer to another prison
Metagogi / Metafora Thank you Euharisto
Good Kalo Consulate Proxsenio
Food Fagito Hungry pinasmenos
Apple milo Juice himos
Banana Banana Meat kreas
Beans fasolia Milk gala
Biscuits Biskota Omelette omeleta
Bread psomi Rice rizi
Chicken kotopoulo Sugar zahari
Coffee Café Sweet gliko
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Eat trow Vegetables lahanika
Egg avgo Water nero
Fruit Fruta Cup koopa
Fork piruni Bed Sheet sentoni
Knife maheri Blanket kooverta
Plate piato Mattress stroma
Spoon kutali Pillow maksilari
Toothpaste odontokrema Wash pleno
Towel petseta Wet vregmeno
Sleep kimamai (I) / ipnos(the)
Bucket koovas
Wake ksipnios Shower douce
Bed krevati Toothbrush odontovurtsa
Dry stegno Trousers panteloni
Lighter anaptiras "T" Shirt Bloozaki
Pen stilo Shoe papootsia
Pencil molivi Book vivlio
Soap sapooni Cigarettes tsigara
Shirt pookamiso Clothes rouha
Shorts sorts Pullover pullover
Socks kaltses Rain vrohi
Climate klima Shade skia
Cold krio Sun ilios
Heat zesti Sunshine liakada
Hot/Burning kafto Weather keros
Good Morning kali mera Wind aeras
Good Afternoon kalispera First proto
Good Night kali nikta Second deftero
Half miso Third trito
After meta Fourth tetarto
Before prin Fifth pempto
Later argotera Sixth ekto
Now tora Seventh evdomo
Eight ogdo
Ninth enato
Tenth dekato
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Annexes Annex 1: List of English-Speaking Lawyers Annex 2: List of Private Translators/Interpreters Annex 3: FCO leaflet: In prison abroad Annex 4: FCO leaflet: Transfers home for prisoners abroad Annex 5: Prisoners Abroad authorisation form Annex 6: Prisoners Abroad family contact form Annex 7: [this grant is not available in Greece] Annex 8: Fair Trials International questionnaire and leaflets
Disclaimer This booklet was compiled by British Consular Network in Greece. It is revised on a regular basis If any of the information contained in this booklet is incorrect, please draw inaccuracies to our attention so that we can make amendments. The British Embassy in Athens is not accountable for the information provided in this booklet. Local proceedings are subject to change at any time. Thank you. February 2017
