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13.
Media and dissemination
In addition to conducting visits, the NPM’s tasks also include the publication of his opinion, conclusions, and any other relevant information that may
contribute to raising social awareness.269 I display these at the NPM interface
of the homepage of 270 my Office.271
13.1.
Media
In 2018, my colleagues registered 15 independent appearances in the media
in connection with my reports published as part of my activities performed
as NPM. This year, the press coverage of the NPM’s activities was mostly of
a general nature.
Press coverage of the NPM’s activities in 2018
Place of detention
Independent media
appearances
On the OPCAT NPM in general
10
The central premises and the Nagykanizsa Unit
of the Debrecen Reformatory of the Ministry of Human Capacities
1
Nagymágocs Castle Home of the Aranysziget Integrated Retirement
Home of Csongrád County
2
Central Holding Facility of the Metropolitan Police Headquarters of Budapest
Total
2
15
There were two articles on the activities and composition of the CCB.
There was a report on that according to the plans of the Government, it
will not be possible to apply the institution of restraining order regarding
aliens against the person fulfilling the tasks of the NPM.
It is mentioned in an article that the NPM is a member of the network
operated by György Soros. The author thinks that “It seems like the Office of the
269
270
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SPT: Analytical self-assessment tool for National Prevention Mechanisms (Clause 9(b) of CAT/OP/1/Rev.1).
http://www.ajbh.hu/opcat
See Sections 5.2.6, 7.6, and 8.6.
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