ANNEX 5: NPM ASSESSMENT MATRIX FOR NPMs 1 Introduction Assessment tool paragraph 1. NO Partial YES Comments Is education and information on the prohibition of torture fully included in the training of any personnel who might be involved in depriving persons of their liberty? 1    Is the prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment included in the working regulations of such personnel? 1    Does the NPM examine rules or instructions issued regarding the duties and functions of law enforcement personnel (civil or military), medical personnel, public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of any individual subjected to any form of detention in order to verify conformity with the UNCAT, OPCAT and other human rights instruments? 9.5    4. Are all methods and processes of taking away the liberty and freedom of a person systematically reviewed by the NPM? 1    5. Has the State Party provided the NPM with the necessary, sufficient and appropriate resources to enable it to carry out its functions in accordance with the requirements of the OPCAT? 3    6. Does the State Party refrain from supervising the NPM? 3    7. Does the NPM have the capacity to operate in conformity with the principles relevant to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles)2? 4    Is the development of the NPM considered an ongoing obligation, with reinforcement of formal aspects and working methods refined and improved incrementally? If yes, please provide some examples in the comments field. 5    6 and 18    18       2. 3. 8. 9. Does the NPM systematically and periodically carry out self-evaluation? If yes, please indicate the date of the last exercise in the comments box. 10. Does this assessment consider existing challenges such as resourcing issues? 11. Does the assessment cover activities currently being undertaken? 12. Does the assessment review criteria for the selection of planned activities? 18.1    13. Does the assessment review criteria for the composition of working groups, visiting and outreach teams? 18.2    14. Does the assessment review the criteria for the involvement of specific forms of professional expertise or other input from national/international stakeholders? 18.2    1 2 Following the criteria established by OPCAT, the SPT guidelines on National Preventive Mechanisms, SPT analytical assessment tool for National Preventive Mechanisms. http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/StatusOfNationalInstitutions.aspx 52 I PREVENTING TORTURE: THE ROLE OF NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISMS – A PRACTICAL GUIDE