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Measures Announced for Central Prisons

Published January 19, 2026, 17:20
Measures Announced for Central Prisons

The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, announced measures to address problems in the Central Prisons, following a discussion at the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. The measures include the installation of a mobile phone signal jamming system to combat organized crime within the prisons, as well as support for prison guards. Additionally, the Minister proposed abandoning the expansion of the existing building and starting the design of a new, modern correctional facility outside the urban area. The Committee expressed satisfaction with the Minister's approach and will meet again on March 23rd to review the progress of the measures. Emphasis was placed on the overcrowding of the prisons and the need to find solutions, such as accelerating deportation procedures for certain categories of convicts.