Expert report focuses on university ills, makes recommendations for safer campuses

Education Minister Costas Gavroglou on Wednesday made public the findings of an expert committee set up at his behest earlier this year to curb a spike in lawlessness at Greek universities.

The report was compiled by a 12-member committee led by former justice minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos, as well as several academics and representatives of the judiciary and police force. Universities, technical colleges and student unions, which have been sent the report, have until October 30 to offer any comments.

The recommendations focus on an increase in on-campus thefts and drug dealing and use on university grounds as well as the occupation of faculty buildings.

The experts proposed improving the lighting in outdoor areas to discourage would-be thieves. Ensuring that lighting fixtures are out of reach of potential vandals would be a great help, they said. They also...