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The European NPMs: facts, figures and trends

A presentation on the OPCAT as a tool to prevent torture, trends of NPMs in the European region, and current challenges and developments.

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The European NPMs: facts, figures and trends

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  1. Association for the Prevention of Torture Association pour la prévention de la tortureAsociación para la prevención de la tortura The European NPMs: facts, figures and trends Strasbourg, 5 November 2009

  2. Content of the presentation • The OPCAT: an innovative tool to prevent torture • Trends of NPMs in the European region • Current trends of NPMs in the region

  3. Mandate of the OPCAT preventive bodies operational function: detention monitoring; regular and unannounced visits to all places of detention an orientation function: advice, observations and recommendations on legislations and on improving domestic preventive measures 1. The OPCAT: an innovative tool to prevent torture

  4. 2. OPCAT and NPMs: facts and figures

  5. 2. OPCAT and NPMs: facts and figures Designated NPMsNPM designation processes in States Parties NPM designation processes in States Signatories

  6. 2. NPMs in Europe: facts and figures • 26 States Parties • 11 Signatories • 20 NPMs designated in Europe

  7. a) New body b) National Human Rights Institutions c) National Human Rights plus civil society organisations d) Several bodies 3. Current trends of NPMs in the European region

  8. France, Germany and Liechtenstein Challenges: Sufficient resources Long term Access to all places of detention Recognition; perception of independence and legitimacy 3.a) New body as NPM

  9. Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Estonia, Poland and Spain With a preventive unit: Albania, Czech Republic and Georgia Challenges: Change of approach OPCAT compliance Necessary changes: mandate, resources, institutional and working methods Access to all places of detention 3 b) National Human Rights Institutions as NPM

  10. Denmark, Macedonia (potentially), Moldova and Slovenia Challenges: Degree of involvement of civil society organisations Immunities and protection Independence Workload Division of tasks, responsibilities and decision-making 3 c) National Human Rights Institutions plus civil society organisations

  11. Malta, United Kingdom NHRIs plus other monitoring bodies: Sweden Challenges: Coordination Coverage of all places of detention Coherence 3 d) Several bodies as NPM

  12. Any questions? Comments?

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