Greece, Greek Ombudsman, Annual Report, National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents (EMIDIPA) 2023, 2024, <https://www.synigoros.gr/en/category/eidikes-ek8eseis/post/annual-report-or%20national%20mechanism%20for%20the%20investigation%2
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Greece
Title
Greece, Greek Ombudsman, Annual Report, National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents (EMIDIPA) 2023, 2024, <https://www.synigoros.gr/en/category/eidikes-ek8eseis/post/annual-report-or%20national%20mechanism%20for%20the%20investigation%20of%20arbitrary%20incidents%202023>
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Year
2024
Publication type
Report - official data on incidents
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Not applicable - national level
Type of Institution
National human rights body
Institution
Greece, Greek Ombudsman
Thematic focus
Racism & xenophobia
Groups
General population
Key findings
The Greek Ombudsman, within its competence as the National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents, states that during 2023, it received in total 188 complaints for arbitrary incidents of the Hellenic Police, the Hellenic Coast Guard, the Fire Brigade, as well as the personnel of penitentiary facilities. 26 of these cases involved racist motivation or discrimination, many of which lacked an effective investigation by the disciplinary bodies.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
Quantitative and qualitative data based on the complaints made by individuals to the Ombudsman and the body's findings.
Sample details and representativeness
N/A - not applicable/available
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