MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE 74 On the basis of this information, a list of issues can be drawn up. Define the specific objectives of the visit: ■ a general evaluation of the conditions of detention; ■ a follow-up visit to check up on specific aspects of detention, individual cases or implementation of previous recommendations; ■ other. Organise the work of the visiting team: 14 ■ prepare a form, questionnaire or checklist on detention conditions, as a means of guaranteeing standardised collection of information; ■ identify one person to head the team and be responsible for coordinating the visit; ■ ensure that all team members have the same information on the place to be visited, the objectives, and the format of the visit; ■ divide the different tasks among the team members according to their skills, the size and nature of the place to be visited and the intended length of the visit. Plan any necessary prior contacts to be made with the place of detention: ■ announcement of the visit; the visiting team should be able to carry out unannounced visits, but it can decide for practical reasons (e.g. distance, size of the place) to announce a particular visit; 14 See annex 1 for an example of such a checklist.