4. Objectives The objective of the subgroup would be to enhance the overall effectiveness of the NPM’s work on the rights of children and young people in detention. The group would do this by: • sharing practice, experience and intelligence among NPM members on issues relating to children and young people in custody • identifying key issues and concerns relating to children and young people that are then communicated to NPM business meetings via the steering group • making recommendations on behalf of the NPM to government and stakeholders on ways to ensure protection of the rights of children and young people in detention • contributing to the NPM’s annual report and providing oversight and comment on sections relating to children and young people. 44 5. Term and review procedures The subgroup will propose an annual list of topics that it will examine. This list will be sent to the NPM steering group for approval. The steering group will review the effectiveness of the subgroup’s work at the end of the year, based on a report and self-assessment.