MONITORING METHODOLOGY FIVE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF REPORTING: ❶ Accuracy and precision ❷ Disclosure of personal information only with express and informed consent, and as necessary ❸ Consistency of language and terminology ❹ Timeliness ❺ Action-oriented APT – International Detention Coalition – UNHRC, “Monitoring Immigration Detention, Practical Guide”, page 76 Visit Report Visit reports shall include: ʺʺ Key findings (supported by strong evidence) ʺʺ Specific issues and concerns as well as their potential causes ʺʺ Recommendations for improvements ʺʺ Good practices identified ʺʺ Improvements since the last visit (if it is not the first monitoring visit) ʺʺ Any issues raised during the final meeting with the director Note that when information has been collected through interviews (individual or in group), the rules of privacy and confidentiality must be respected in order to respect the do no harm principle See – Section 3.4. – p.37. Such reports shall be addressed to the authorities in charge of the visited place of deprivation of liberty shortly after the closure of the visit and the drafting of the internal report. It is important to highlight the dynamics of the constructive dialogue that has already been established with the staff of the facility, if it is the case. If the monitoring team believes that a comprehensive and detailed visit report is not justified, an official letter summarising the main results of the visit and suggesting several ways of improvement should at least be sent to the authorities responsible for the visited facility. 85 4