5.In its relations with the national preventive mechanisms, the SPT shall give due consideration to the Principles relating the Status of National Institutions (the Paris Principles). 6.The SPT has adopted a separate set of guidelines on national preventive mechanisms (CAT/OP/12/5). Part threeRule relating to interpretation Rule 31Interpretation For the purpose of interpreting the present rules, the headings, which are inserted for reference purposes only, shall be disregarded. Part fourRules relating to suspension and amendment of these rules Rule 32Suspension Any of the present rules may be suspended by a decision of the SPT, provided such suspension is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Optional Protocol. Rule 33Amendments The present rules may be amended by a decision of the SPT, at least twenty-four (24) hours after the proposal for the amendment has been circulated, provided that the amendment is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Optional Protocol. Rule 34Additions The SPT may decide to add to the present rules at any time. An additional rule may be adopted by a decision of the SPT, at least twenty-four (24) hours after the proposal for the additional rule has been circulated, provided that the additional rule is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Optional Protocol.