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investigation of alleged cases of racial discrimination and racially motivated
misconduct by the police;
(b)
The school curriculum be revised in order to raise awareness and
further promote acceptance of diversity and the contribution of migrants to Greek
society from an early age;
(c)
All national policies regarding discrimination be developed together with
representatives from minority groups and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community;
(d)
All police officers be instructed that no fee is to be charged for reporting
racist, homophobic or transphobic violence, and that victims of such violence should
always be informed accordingly about the procedures for reporting crimes;
(e)
All police officers should be trained on the respect and promotion of
human rights, new competences should be given to the specialized units on racism
regarding victims of hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and
the police hotline should be staffed with interpreters (at least in Arabic, Farsi and
English);
(f)
Training for judges and prosecutors should be provided on the
application of article 81A of the Criminal Code on hate-motivated offences for which
cases of violent incidents on racist and/or homophobic or transphobic grounds are an
integral part of investigations and judicial proceedings.
Racism and extremism in the political arena
74.
The Special Rapporteur would also like to stress the need for substantial
verification of pledges of constitutionality and the banning of racist parties. While
outlawing a political party will not be sufficient to change the attitudes of its voters,
and might even increase their appeal in the eyes of some, the Special Rapporteur
recommends that such a step be taken as a clear signal that organizations advocating
racial hatred cannot be considered as a legitimate political force. In this respect, the
Special Rapporteur recommends that the authorities launch a broad-based public
campaign to denounce racist attitudes as contrary to Greek values and interests,
promote an inclusive approach towards Greek identity, with respect for diversity, and
end impunity for acts of hatred committed by members of extremist violent parties.
He also recommends that the police intervene immediately during violent acts
committed by supporters or members of extremist violent parties.
Refugees and asylum seekers
75.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the authorities:
(a)
Ensure thorough and independent investigations into alleged human
rights violations in the context of border patrols. Furthermore, where medical services
are provided by civil society organizations, access to such services should not be
jeopardized by police checks;
(b)
Decriminalize the provision of accommodation to irregular migrants that
are homeless, or even to vulnerable applicants such as mentally ill persons and victims
of torture;
(c)
Provide for guarantees for those migrants who do not own residence
permits in order for them to feel free to report crimes.
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