Introduction If during the visits a specific case of torture or ill treatment is observed, the NPM forwards it to the responsible area of the Ombudsman’s Office for it, if it considers this appropriate, exercising the powers vested in it by law, to commence the appropriate action. The inspections made by the NPM include follow-up visits to verify whether the responsible authority made the changes suggested or recommended by the NPM after its previous visit and to identify any new deficiencies. In addition, it must be pointed out that, after its creation in June 2013, the Advisory Council held four meetings (two in 2013 and two in 2014). The Advisory Council, created in compliance with Organic Act 1/2009 as “technical and legal cooperation body”, is formed by qualified professionals of various scientific fields, affording productive advice completing the work of the NPM and of its experts. Lastly, it must be borne in mind that the NPM performs preventive work, to promote material changes and improvements in the conditions applied to persons deprived of liberty. Through the recommendations it makes to the Administration, it seeks to cooperate with the responsible authorities for the prevention of torture and of ill treatment. 13