The Reporting Procedure 4 b) Indicate that a short debriefing focused on the above points will follow at the end of each mock session. Also mention that at the very end of the mock session more time will be devoted to a debriefing on the overall mock session. c) Ask participants to take their seats as reserved for them in the room according to the role played. The mock session (90 minutes) d) Remind them that as indicated in the scenario, each group will have 40 minutes for the mock session plus 5 minutes for the debriefing. Let the first group start the mock session. TIP ÎÎIn order to ensure that the mock session runs smoothly, guidance from the facilitator is KEY throughout the simulation, in particular for the participant playing the role of Chairperson, who needs to ensure that the allocated time is strictly kept to. Step 4: Debrief in plenary and wrap up  Duration 20 minutes a) Open the floor to participants and encourage them to comment on the following questions: üü What did they find difficult about the role they played? üü What needs to be improved? üü What have they learned from the mock session? and üü Did the mock session help them to have a better understanding of the constructive dialogue, and if so, why? b) Wrap-up the session by summarizing the main points of the discussion and complementary information as needed. Key messages can include: üü the introductory statement by the head of the delegation is an excellent opportunity to provide information to the Treaty Bodies on implementation developments that is not included either in the report or in the replies to the List of Issues; üü the importance of having a delegation led by a senior official with State authority, composed of government officials with the relevant expertise needed to reply to the questions of the Treaty Body members – and it should be gender-balanced; üü a well-prepared delegation and a candid dialogue with the relevant Treaty Body will result in better understanding by the Treaty Body of the progress of and challenges faced by the State party in implementing the treaty. TIP ÎÎIf you have invited a Treaty Body expert as a resource person to deliver a presentation, invite him or her also to co-facilitate the debriefing. This will be an asset as he or she can complement information relating to the current practices of the Committee. 53