68 ANNUAL REPORT 2014 residence is that it should be possible to find a person quickly if the person is to be deported. But if there is no prospect that the person can be deported from Denmark, this consideration must be of less importance than if a person comes from a country where there is a prospect of deportation. As another example, the Ombudsman pointed out that considerations in regard to national security and public order seem to be of varying importance, depending on whether the person in question is considered a risk to state security or has ‘only’ committed ordinary crime. What did the Ombudsman say? It was the Ombudsman’s opinion that the overall conditions for people under tolerated residence status at ‘Center Sandholm’, compared to the indefinite duration aspect, were very stressful and restrictive for a normal life. However, the general conditions are not in conflict with the prohibition on, for instance, degrading treatment pursuant to the UN Convention against Torture and article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Still, the Ombudsman could not rule out that the overall impact of the restrictions which people under tolerated residence status at ‘Center Sandholm’ face, might over time in specific cases result in what must be considered a violation of the conventions. It was, however, also the Ombudsman’s opinion that there is reason for the authorities to consider in more general terms to which extent, based on the regards behind the relevant legislation, it is necessary in all respects to maintain such overall stressful and restrictive living conditions as is currently the case. The Ombudsman’s opinion was based on ‘universal human and humanitarian considerations’ which he must observe according to the Ombudsman Act. (Annual Report 2014, Case No. 2014-42) PARTNERS WITH DIFFERENT MANDATES After the monitoring visit to ‘Center Sandholm’, we worked really hard to make the necessary assessments, but just as much to communicate the conclusions as precisely as possible to prevent misunderstandings. During this process, it was an advantage for us that we could work together with DIGNITY – Danish Institute Against Torture and the Danish Institute for Human Rights. DIGNITY has a comprehensive medical knowledge and a detailed knowledge of the fight against torture, etc. while the Danish Institute for Human Rights has great expert knowledge within human rights legislation. Denmark has acceded to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,