CAT/OP/5 40. Members of the Subcommittee, experts and other persons accompanying the Subcommittee are required, during and after their terms of office, to respect the principle of confidentiality that attaches to the work of the Subcommittee. IV. Reprisals Guideline 11 Reprisals 41. Prior to any visit, the Subcommittee shall appoint a member of the Subcommittee delegation as the focal point for reprisals, who will identify any areas of concern that should be raised by the Subcommittee with the State party. 42. If, during a visit, the Subcommittee becomes aware that reprisals may occur, or have occurred, it shall take appropriate action. Such action might include: changing the visiting methodology; communicating with the Government of the State party or with officials responsible for the facilities in question so that the State may intervene to protect the person(s) concerned; returning to monitor the situation, or asking local national preventive mechanisms or specialized non-governmental organizations to conduct visits; requesting the intervention of other United Nations bodies; speaking to the local or international media; suspending or terminating the visit; and raising concerns through appropriate diplomatic channels. 6