Issues related to the legislative framework Assessment tool paragraph NO Partial YES Comments 198. Are places of detention appropriately defined in national law? 38    199. Is this definition in keeping with OPCAT principles and protection of human rights? 38    200. Does the NPM monitor and systematically analyse implementation of proceedings against suspected perpetrators of torture and ill-treatment? 39    201. Does the NPM advocate for, or facilitate the establishment of, a national register of allegations of torture, any investigation or criminal proceedings undertaken, and the outcome thereof? 39    202. Does the NPM advocate for the establishment of an independent body with the capacity to assess allegations of torture and ill-treatment according to the Istanbul Protocol? 39    203. Is the NPM mandated to assess draft and existing legislation against the State Party’s international obligations and other international standards? 40    204. Does the NPM propose and advocate for necessary legislative changes? 40    205. Does the NPM press parliamentarians and government for implementation of the State Party’s international obligations? 40    206. Is this done in conjunction with other relevant actors when appropriate? 40    207. Does the NPM propose and press for amendments to the legislation if it is not compliant with the UNCAT, OPCAT and the Paris Principles? 40    208. Has the NPM developed a system for ensuring that it is alerted to relevant legislation and draft laws? 40    209. Does the legislation establishing the NPM clearly underlline the obligation of the competent authorities to examine the recommendations of the NPM and to enter into a dialogue with it on implementation of its recommendations? 41    210. Has the NPM established a mechanism for communicating and cooperating with relevant national authorities on implementation of recommendations? 42    211. Does this mechanism include urgent action procedures? 42    212. Has the NPM established a means for addressing and resolving any operational difficulties encountered during the exercise of its duties, including during visits? 42    213. Has the NPM established a policy for publicising reports, or parts of reports including the main findings and recommendations? 42    214. 2Has the NPM established a policy regarding production and publication of thematic reports? 42    Cross-Cutting Issues Cooperation and communication ANNEXES I 63