FACTSHEET latter is a particularly useful opportunity to crosscheck detainee and police testimonies when there is a suspicion of ill-treatment or abuse, alongside the examination of medical records. During its visit to Spain in 2011, the CPT was able to observe on CCTV recording that detainees were hooded and had to walk backwards when they were moved from their cell to the interrogation room, the doctor’s room or to the toilet.17 Monitoring bodies using checklists or other types of guidance during their visits can include the issue of CCTV among issues to be addressed and assessed during their inspections.18 They can also share their opinions and recommendations with the authorities on the use of CCTV in their visit reports. Where the use of CCTV prompts significant concerns, monitoring mechanisms may consider dedicating a thematic report or specific sections of their annual reports to this issue.19 17. See, the CPT’s report to Spain, [CPT/Inf (2013) 6], para. 24, p22. Available at: http://www.cpt.coe.int/documents/esp/2013-06-inf-eng.pdf <accessed 23 October 2013>. 18. See for example Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) (UK), Expectations for police custody, Version 2, 2012. Section 2 Treatment and conditions, 3 (Custody staff are competent to assess and manage risks presented by detainees): ‘Observe whether the CCTV is working, whether it records and how long the recordings are kept’ and 5 (Any force used within a custody suite is proportionate and lawful): ‘Check CCTV recording’ and Section 3: Individual rights 13. All rights relating to PACE [Police and Criminal Evidence Act] are adhered to: ‘Check…video and audio recordings, especially if detainees claim to have experienced oppressive conduct’. Available at https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmic/publications/ expectations-police-custody-criteria/ <accessed 18 November 2015>. 19. See for example the thematic report published by the Polish NPM on the issue (only available in Polish), 2012. Available at: http://www.rpo.gov.pl/ sites/default/ files/Raport%20monitoring%20wizytjny.pdf <accessed 23 October 2013>; or the 2009 annual report of the French NPM (only available in French). Available at: http://www.cglpl.fr/2010/rapport-dactivite-2009/ <accessed 23 October 2013>. Penal Reform International | Video recording in police custody: Addressing risk factors to prevent torture and ill-treatment |7