Visit Methodology
Assessment
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124. Have practices and tools been developed
to ensure that recommendations are based
on rigorous analysis and are factually wellgrounded?
26
125. Has the NPM put in place an effective
data management system to ensure that
the data collected is systematized?
26
126. Is there a policy which provides for
immediate debriefing with representatives of
the place of detention at the end of a visit?
27
127. Has the NPM developed a code of
conduct for a visiting team?
28
128. Does this code of conduct cover how to
address detainees and staff?
28
129. Does this code of conduct cover
observation of cultural and any other
relevant sensitivities?
28
130. Does this code of conduct cover how
and when to conduct individual or group
interviews?
28
131. Does this code of conduct cover handling
of security and safety issues?
28
132. Does this code of conduct cover how and
when to ensure confidentiality?
28
133. Does this code of conduct cover
management of internal debriefings with
a view to coordinating and cross-checking
data collection and preparation for the
closing of the visit?
28
134. Does this code of conduct cover how to
ensure that the visitors do not step outside
or in any other way exceed the NPM
mandate during a visit?
28
135. Does this code of conduct cover how
to ensure participation in reporting and
follow-up etc.?
28
136. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for
reporting individual cases of deliberate
ill-treatment?
29
137. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for
requesting enquiries?
29
138. Does the NPM have clear guidelines
for maintaining the confidentiality of the
detainee concerned and of any other
source of relevant information?
29
139. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for
protecting such persons against reprisals?
29
140. Do visit reports focus on the most important
issues, i.e. reporting of ill-treatment, gaps
in policies, regulations, practices, and of
the appropriateness of conditions under
which detainees are living?
30
141. Do visit reports reflect any systematic lack
of protection of the rights of detainees?
30
142. Are good practices noted and filed for
systematic analysis?
30
143. Are cases of deliberate ill-treatment
examined to identify gaps in the protection
of persons deprived of their liberty?
30
144. Are recommendations well founded,
reflecting relevant international norms and
practices?
31
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