Reforms in Central Prisons to Ensure Human Rights
January 19, 2026
Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris is determined to transform the Central Prisons into a correctional institution. He has already visited the prisons several times and acknowledged existing problems, such as overcrowding. His goal is to ensure the human rights of inmates and to change the structure of the prisons. He plans new training for correctional officers with the help of specialists. A name change for the prisons and their staff is also proposed.