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E stablishment of the NPM in Ukraine

E stablishment of the NPM in Ukraine. Mari Amos SPT. UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. State should take care of: education and information ; s ystematic review s. Optional Protocol to CAT. Characteristics of NPMs :

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E stablishment of the NPM in Ukraine

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  1. Establishment of the NPM in Ukraine Mari Amos SPT

  2. UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment State should take care of: • education and information; • systematic reviews.

  3. Optional Protocol to CAT Characteristics of NPMs: • functional independence; • capabilities and knowledge; • gender balance, representation of different groups; • power to examine and make recommendations; • free access to places of detention and all information, right to carry out private interviews.

  4. Paris principles Characteristics of NHRIs: • broad mandate; • right to submit opinions etc; • domestic promotion; • teaching and research; • engaging media; • pluralist representation: • appropriate infrastructure; • regular meetings; • consultations.

  5. SPT Guidelines on NPMs Characteristics of NPMs: • strong legal mandate; • sufficient resources; • effective; • diverse staff; • independent working plan, right to visit; • trainings; • contacts.

  6. Cooperate with SPT! http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/opcat/

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