MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NGOS ■ ■ 70 A priority ranking should be established for the problematic conditions: ➤ emphasis on the most serious problems; ➤ emphasis on the main problems which give rise to other problems; The problems and their consequences must be clearly stated. Recommendations: The recommendations or corrective measures proposed should include a time factor: those which can be applied in the short term, the medium term, or the long term. These deadlines must be realistic and follow logically from the presentation of the problem. The drawing up of a report containing recommendations forms the basis for dialogue with the authorities. It is intended that these latter will react to the report, which is why it is important to give them sufficient time to take a stand in relation to any criticism or recommendations made. Their answers and general attitude help the NGO to adapt its visit programme; during subsequent visits, the NGO can check whether the official replies correspond to the situation in the field. 3.2. For whom is the report intended? The report should above all be addressed to the authorities in charge of the place and to those who issued the authorisation for access. It is nonetheless important that the NGO's report also be made public and be sent to other players: parliamentarians, other national and international NGOs, etc. Depending on the NGO’s communication strategy, the reports or summaries thereof can also be transmitted to the media.