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2017
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12/04/2017
- ECtHR Chowdury and Others v. Greece (application no. 21884/15): a conviction which could have been avoided
The conviction of Greece by the European Court of Human Rights for violation of Article 4 § 2 (prohibition of forced labour) in the case of foreign land workers in Manolada, could have been avoided if the administration had taken timely measures as requested by the Ombudsman. The recent judgment of the Court makes extensive reference to the warning addressed by the Ombudsman in 2008 to the then leadership of competent ministries, stressing that despite the warnings, the State failed to protect victims, to adequately investigate the case and to punish the perpetrators.From: The Greek Ombudsman -
11/04/2017
- Measures for the operation of cemeteries and cremation centres requested by the Ombudsman
The Ombudsman highlights the need to adopt measures towards correct siting and operation of cemeteries and cremation centres under conditions which respect public health and the environment. The Independent Authority finds that numerous cemeteries do not comply with environmental and planning legislation, and the delay in establishing cremations centres prevents the free choice of a posthumous disposal of the body which is an individual right.From: The Greek Ombudsman -
10/04/2017
- Radio spot ‘TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT” in Lesvos
On the occasion of the World Day Against Racial Discrimination (March 21st) the Ombudsman, in line with its mission to protect and promote the rights of the child, sponsors a radio spot created by two groups of teenagers in Lesvos, a group of secondary students of the Experimental Lyceum of Mytilini and a group of unaccompanied minors hosted by non-governmental organisations ΜΕΤΑDrasis and PRAKSIS in their hostels. The message will be broadcasted by radio stations of both national and regional coverage.From: The Greek Ombudsman -
07/04/2017
- Τhe Ombudsman requests legal recognition of gender identity, while respecting the rights of transgender people
The Ombudsman calls for immediate adoption of swift, transparent, accessible procedures for change of identity card and other identification documents of transgender people. On the occasion of the adoption of the Decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case “Garçon, A.P. and Nicot v France”, the Ombudsman reiterates its position for immediate legislative intervention in accordance with Resolution 2048/2015 of the plenary of the Parliamentary Conference of the Council of Europe.From: The Greek Ombudsman -
04/04/2017
- The Greek Ombudsman at the Barcelona symposium on Human Rights challenges in Europe
The problems in the management of the current refugee/migration crisis by Greek and European authorities and the challenges to human rights were the main issues tackled by Ombudsman Andreas Pottakis during his speech at the Barcelona symposium on Human Rights challenges in Europe, on April 4, 2017, organised by the Catalan Ombudsman (Sindic de Greuges de Catalunya). Ombudsman Pottakis raised the issues of the lack of a clear and comprehensive policy both at national and at EU level, the failure to offer effective protection of fundamental rights as well as a prospect of integration, and the shortcomings in the reception, registration and accommodation of the refugees and migrants who arrived in Greece during the last two years.From: The Greek Ombudsman
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