Section Three Looking ahead: year two
In the first year following
designation NPM members
have concentrated on
familiarising themselves
with their newly enhanced
role and the international
framework within which they
now operate. They have also
sought to build good working
relationships with the other
members and to identify
priorities for year two.
Given the widespread concern among
the members about the mental health of
detainees, there are plans to hold a thematic
workshop for all members on this issue. The
NPM will also consider holding a workshop
for all members who carry out visits in a
particular jurisdiction. This idea is most likely
to be trialled in Northern Ireland and will
involve not only NPM members but external
stakeholders.
Within the NPM, some members will also
meet to discuss visits to particular types
of detention. For example, those who visit
detention under mental health law in the
four countries within the UK will explore
opportunities to share information and good
practice and engage in collaborative work.
In 2010–11, the members will continue to
come together and share their expertise and
experience of visiting places of detention.
In particular, they will discuss how the
members, individually and collectively,
implement Article 19(c) of OPCAT which
states that NPMs should have the power
to submit proposals and observations
concerning existing or draft legislation.
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