not be appointed as a member but only as a substitute member can attend all the meetings. Only the voting rights shall remain the exclusive prerogative of members. Initial deliberations by the Human Rights Advisory Council regarding the investigative focal points of the Commissions’ investigations shall take place at the Human Rights Advisory Council meeting on 10 July Initial deliberations regarding investigative focal points 2012, in which the members and substitute members will be invited to submit suggestions in written form. They were discussed within the “Investigative Focal Point” working group on 13 September 2012. An already existing catalogue of thematic focal points was discussed at the Human Rights Advisory Council’s meetings on 4 October 2012 and 6 December 2012. A list of focal points that was revised in light of the previous discussions will be prepared in early 2013. Additional activities in the period under review Training and continuing education Cooperation with the Council of Europe A shadow monitoring training module was carried out in cooperation with the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe has extensive and long- Cooperation with the Council of Europe standing expertise in the area of monitoring and control of places of detention in accordance with the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture (CAT). Jointly with international experts, the Commission members and AOB employees visited six selected institutions and facilities. This seminar gave the participants the opportunity to coordinate and develop the modalities for preparatory work, the visits themselves and the processing of the findings in accordance with international standards. Due to the very positive reactions of the Commission members, the cooperation will be continued. Currently, the AOB, jointly with the Chairpersons of the Commissions, is developing a continuing education programme for 2013. Several Continuing education plan for 2013 workshops that address special topics are planned in order to further harmonise the work of the six Commissions and the collaboration with the AOB. 59