• Cooperation with state authorities and bodies competent for the protection of rights of persons deprived of liberty and prevention of torture, other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; • Cooperation with the National Preventive Mechanisms against Torture in other countries in order to develop practice and improve effectiveness of work, particularly within the European network of National Preventive Mechanisms against Torture; • Cooperation with international and domestic non-governmental organizations for the increased protection against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, • Establishing and keeping a database on institutions where persons are deprived of their liberty, and visited institutions; reports of the state, international and non-governmental organizations and institutions related to treatment and situation of persons deprived of liberty; applicable regulations, and other data of importance for the work of the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture; • Preparing the participation of the Protector of Citizens, i.e. Deputy Protector of Citizens, in all forms of public hearings on draft laws, and in conferences and public hearings organized for the exchange of experiences in the field of prevention of torture, other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; • Making a draft plan of necessary funds for functioning of the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture, and monitoring spending of the approved funds; • Other tasks and duties from the scope of work of Department / Section.