CAT/OP/MKD/1 ready to assist the State party in the Subcommittee’s general observation of a frequent disconnect between the law and its application or implementation, as it relates to the prevention of torture. 77. The Subcommittee emphasizes that its visit provides the State party with an ideal opportunity to demonstrate its goodwill and readiness to fulfil its international obligations under the Optional Protocol. 78. The Subcommittee recalls that prevention of torture constitutes an ongoing and wide-ranging obligation of the State party. It requests the State party to keep it informed of any legislative or policy changes and other relevant developments regarding the national preventive mechanism, so that it can continue to assist the State party in fulfilling its obligations under the Optional Protocol. 79. The present report will remain confidential until such time as the State party decides to make it public, as stipulated in article 16 (2) of the Optional Protocol. 80. The Subcommittee draws the State party’s attention to the Special Fund established in accordance with article 26 of the Optional Protocol. Recommendations contained in the reports of Subcommittee visits that have been made public can form the basis of an application for funding of specific projects in accordance with the rules of the Fund. 81. The Subcommittee recommends that the State party distribute this report to all the relevant government departments and institutions. In addition, it recommends that the State request the publication of the report in accordance with article 16 (2) of the Optional Protocol, believing this, in itself, is a preventive measure, and requests that it be notified of the State party’s decision in that regard. 82. The Subcommittee requests the State party to provide it with a reply within six months from the date of transmission of the present report, giving a full account of the actions taken to implement the recommendations and a road map and timeline for those that remain pending. 16