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The preventive mandate of the NPMs By Debra Long Research Associate, University of Bristol

The preventive mandate of the NPMs By Debra Long Research Associate, University of Bristol. Rationale for the OPCAT to prevent torture and other ill-treatment = rationale for OPCAT bodies NPMs to be “preventive bodies” not just visiting bodies

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The preventive mandate of the NPMs By Debra Long Research Associate, University of Bristol

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  1. The preventive mandate of the NPMsBy Debra LongResearch Associate, University of Bristol

  2. Rationale for the OPCAT to prevent torture and other ill-treatment = rationale for OPCAT bodies • NPMs to be “preventive bodies” not just visiting bodies • Effective prevention requires range of complementary measures • NPMs important “daily face” of the OPCAT

  3. NPMs preventive mandate: • Visits to places of detention • Recommendations aimed at preventing torture and other ill-treatment • Commenting on legislation • Education and raising awareness • Training activities

  4. Commenting on legislation: • Article 19(c) NPMs granted power - “To submit proposals and observations concerning existing or draft legislation.” •  Wide range of legislation may be relevant: criminal justice; health; immigration; protection of children; anti-discrimination etc. • Government should be proactive send NPMs relevant legislation • NPMs should be able to initiate proposals for new legislation

  5. Raising awareness: • Need to promote NPM activities • Develop promotional materials • Raise awareness among officials; detainees; general public • Use of websites • Wide dissemination of reports and recommendations

  6. Training activities: • NPMs can recommend training and education • NPMs can carry out training/educational activities aimed at officials, judges, lawyers, general public etc. • Article 26 of the OPCAT provides Special Fund for training programmes of NPMs

  7. Challenges for NPMs: • Need adequate number of staff with appropriate experience • Need adequate financial resources to take into account broad preventive mandate • For existing body may require changes in institutional “mindset” or working methodology

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