The report reveals significant discrepancies between the legal provisions guaranteeing equal access to justice for beneficiaries of international protection and the on-ground realities faced by refugees in Greece.

This initiative builds on a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations, which have previously developed resources to enhance public access to immigration knowledge and rights.

Key Findings from the Report

• The report reveals significant discrepancies between the legal provisions guaranteeing equal access to justice for beneficiaries of international protection and the on-ground realities faced by refugees in Greece. Drawing from 30 interviews with refugees from 14 countries and consultations with members of the judiciary and legal experts, the findings highlight:
• Low awareness of legal rights among refugees and limited trust in the Greek justice system.
• Refugees who cannot afford private legal representation are often left without adequate information, advice, or legal support.
• Προτείνονται συγκεκριμένα μέτρα για τη βελτίωση της κατάστασης σε οκτώ βασικούς τομείς, όπως η εκπαίδευση δημοσίων λειτουργών, η απλοποίηση της διαδικασίας δωρεάν νομικής συνδρομής και η δημιουργία μηχανισμών λογοδοσίας.

Read the report here