CAT/OP/BRA/2 C. Ombudsman’s Offices 76. While the SPT takes note of ‘Target 3’ in Brazil’s Master Plan, and welcomes the establishment of an independent and autonomous Ombudsman Service, the SPT requests further specific details. In particular the SPT requests details of what precisely has been done to strengthen the independence of ombudspersons, and to provide them with an effective investigative capacity. The SPT further requests details of which Ombudsman’s Offices precisely are affected by these measures. 16