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(e)
Requesting that the national preventive mechanism conduct follow-up visits
to the places visited by the Subcommittee;
(f)
Requesting that the relevant institutions, including civil society organizations,
governmental bodies and specialized non-governmental organizations, conduct follow-up
visits to the places visited by the Subcommittee;
(g)
Raising concerns through diplomatic channels with States parties to the
Optional Protocol;
(h)
Requesting the support of all the relevant bodies of the United Nations and
other international, regional and national organizations in addressing reprisals in situations
in which they can be of assistance, including by examining the relevant information they
may have concerning reprisals;
(i)
Highlighting the risk of reprisals or sanctions through appropriate channels,
including the local and international media;
(j)
In the event that a State party does not cooperate fully to the extent that the
Subcommittee considers the success of its mission to be in jeopardy, potentially suspending
its visit or taking other measures, in accordance with its statement on the obligations of
States parties to facilitate the visits of the Subcommittee (CAT/OP/24/1).
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Following the visit:
(a)
The focal point on reprisals will ensure that any additional information that is
discovered concerning reprisals is reflected in the visit report;
(b)
The focal point will make recommendations to the Head of Delegation and
the Bureau of the Subcommittee on any further measures that may need to be taken;
(c)
The Subcommittee may choose to take other measures, as provided for in
article 16 (4) of the Optional Protocol, concerning the lack of cooperation of the State party.
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