Curiously, the reason Nikos Romanos’ request was denied despite the Joint Ministerial Decree being issues is that, according to the legal status that was in effect prior to the hunger strike, because of the ongoing trial he was still respondent. In other words, there is a paradox, in which the respondent is judged more harshly than a convict — and this is in spite of the fact that the law provides for recognition of the right to education in both cases.
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