The Prevention of
Torture Through a
National Mechanism
I. The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment §1 – §7
II. Designation of the Ombudsman of Spain
as the National Preventive Mechanism §8 – §11
III. Brief Introduction to the Office of
the Ombudsman of Spain §12 – §17
IV. Structure & Competences of an NPM §18 – §25
V. Operational procedure for inspection visits
§26 – §30