National Preventive Mechanism Another problem that became manifest during (forced) returns is the question of responsibility for cross-border health care for chronically ill persons. While provision of medication by the police during transport is guaranteed, seamless further treatment at the destination is not ensured. It should be guaranteed that a drug-addicted patient who was integrated into a substitute drug programme in Austria or a diabetic receives the necessary medication in a European destination country (in the case of returns under Dublin III) immediately after arrival (see also p. 190 et seq.). Human trafficking Regarding the observed inspections of bars and pubs in red light districts, the commissions recognise the efforts made to guarantee a process that is as proper as possible. However, the methods used often disregard the human trafficking aspect, especially as interpreters are not present during questionings. The police officers should be trained in how to deal with potential victims, including dialogue and communication strategies. 1.7 Report of the Human Rights Advisory Council In 2014, the Human Rights Advisory Council continued and expanded its successful work. During 2014, it held a total of five meetings and established numerous working groups that held around 20 meetings, sometimes including external experts. Meetings with foreign delegations In February 2014, several members of the Human Rights Advisory Council spoke with a delegation from the Tunisian Parliament regarding questions relating to the NPM. The head of the Human Rights Advisory Council participated in a programme during the visit of the Macedonian NPM in Vienna in April 2014 and spoke about the activities of the Human Rights Advisory Council and human rights standards of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). In December 2014, a delegation from GRETA (Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings), an expert group of the Council of Europe, met with members of the Human Rights Advisory Council. Successful advisory activities The AOB directed various enquiries (submissions) to the Human Rights Advisory Council that were largely resolved in 2014. These included the following topics: • Health care and medical care in correctional institutions, • Use of cage beds versus respect for human dignity, • Federal Institute for the Blind is consistent with the UN CRPD, • Limits to the authority of private security services in psychiatric institutions, 74

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