CAT/OP/POL/CNPMRO/1 71. It should also be explained that due to understaffing of the NMPT, the implementation of the issued recommendations is monitored mainly by way of correspondence. We monitor the time between issuing the recommendations and receiving a response. If the NMPT does not receive a reply from the addressee within a month, a reminder is sent with information about the need to take a position. If the managers of the establishment do not agree with the recommendations, the representatives of the NMPT contact their supervisory body, requesting it to issue an opinion on the recommendations in question and to take a position on the matter. A dialogue is conducted to explain the recommendations issued. In addition, every year the NMPT re-visits several establishments. 72. Please also be informed that the NMPT has adopted the practice according to which, if the implementation of the recommendations requires longer time and significant financial outlays, a follow-up letter to the managers of the establishment is sent one year after issuing the recommendation. 73. Given that the number of re-visits is relatively small, the NMPT will consider conducting follow-up visits over a significant part or the whole of the next year, to verify the implementation of the Mechanism’s recommendations. Comments on the recommendation(s) contained in paragraph 47 74. The National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture regularly meets with representatives of the National Headquarters of the Prison Service. During the meetings, systemic problems diagnosed during the visits to penitentiary establishments are discussed. The implementation of the NMPT recommendations by public authorities responsible for the operation of such establishments is monitored by way of correspondence. In connection with the recommendation of the Subcommittee, please be informed that this year a working meeting will be held with police officers to discuss the actual possibilities of implementing the recommendations concerning problems diagnosed with regard to police stations and police rooms for detained persons. The meeting will also be an opportunity to exchange good practices identified in the visited police facilities. 75. As mentioned above, the Mechanism sees the possibility to gradually convince members of the Polish Parliament that the NMPT plays an important role in torture prevention, by inviting MPs to participate in the conducted visits. This postulate was contained in the NMPT strategy for 2019–2023. 76. As regards the recommendation to disseminate the NMPT annual reports, please be informed that the annual reports are published on the NMPT website www.kmpt.rpo.gov.pl under the tab annual reports and publications. The annual reports, translated into English, are also posted on the English-language website of the CHR, under the National Preventive Mechanism tab. Information about the publication of the annual report in English is sent by e-mail to national preventive mechanisms in other countries and to international organizations, including CPT, SPT, APT and CoE. The annual reports of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture are also published on the Subcommittee’s website. C. Final recommendations Comments on the recommendation(s) contained in paragraphs 48 and 49 77. Since the beginning of its work, the Polish National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture has been a member of such mechanisms’ network (NPM Forum) that exists within the Council of Europe. In order to improve their skills and working methods necessary in the performance of their tasks, staff members of the Mechanism take part in all workshops organized by the network. As already mentioned, intensified cooperation with non-governmental organizations will be provided for under the NMPT strategy and discussed with its Expert Committee. 78. The National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture remains open to cooperation with the Subcommittee and other mechanisms for the prevention of torture. However, this cooperation, due to scarcity of human and financial resources allocated to the CHR Office, is dependent on the costs of participation in relevant international-level events. 15