During the establishing of a visiting group the composition of the group is formed considering number, profession, gender etc. The questionnaires for visit and interviews, templates for taking minutes of conversations with convicts, the process of measures to be taken and their results, surveys etc. are prepared. Conduction of the visit encompasses a number of stages: At first, preliminary talk is held with the administration of the institution. During such a conversation the group members introduce themselves and provide information on the purpose of the visit, and later get general information about the institution. After the preliminary talk with the administration, the buildings of the institution are visited. During this the material condition of the institution, including size, capacity and the condition of building, cells and rooms, actual placement, light, ventilation, furniture supply, personal hygiene and sanitary conditions, and food is assessed, rendering of medical treatment, existing documentation is investigated. After that, the documents are reviewed and detainees are collectively or individually and confidentially interviewed. Conduction of such collective talks mainly depends on the aim of the visit. The NPG members on spot decide the form of conduction of interview depending on the circumstances, or make changes to the preliminary agreement. Talks with the staff of the institution are also one of the necessary issues of a visit. During the conduction of the visit, in order to assess the treatment by persons responsible for the detainees, the NPG members organize interviews with the personnel. In some cases special surveys are used for relevant staff together with the mentioned talks. At the end of the visit a final talk is held with the administration of the institution and information is provided on the findings of the NPG. The matters could be solved on spot are brought to the attention of the administration and relevant recommendations are given. Simultaneously, it is informed that the administration of the relevant authority will be urged regarding the results. Post – visit activities. From the point of view of the Azerbaijani NPM, the post-visit activities are much more important than conduction of the visits. The objective of the NPM is not only conducting visits to relevant places, organization of the measures aimed at the improvement of the treatment of and conditions for the people detained in different institutions is also a part of this process. That is the reason that after undertaking a visit a report on the outcomes is prepared and recommendations for the improvement of the treatment and conditions are prepared and submitted to the relevant bodies. 14