2.2 Interim Measures 2.2.1 In What Circumstances Might Interim Measures be Required? 2.2.2 Legal Status of Interim Measures 101 2.3 Other Procedures 2.3.1 Reporting Procedures under the ICCPR and the CAT a. Overview of the Reporting System b. Reform of the Reporting System c. Use of the Reporting Process by and on behalf of Torture Victims 2.3.2 CAT Inquiry Procedure a. Gathering Information b. An Independent Inquiry c. Confidentiality d. Criticism of the Procedure e. Submitting Information for an Article 20 Inquiry f. Article 20 in Action 2.3.3 Optional Protocol to the CAT a. Objective of Protocol b. The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment i. Visiting Places of Detention c. Obligations of the State Party d. The National Preventive Mechanism i. Functions of the NPM ii. The Relationship between the Subcommittee and the NPMs e. Protecting Those who Communicate or Provide Information 2.3.4 The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture a. Central Functions of the Special Rapporteur i. Urgent Appeals ii. Allegation Letters iii. Fact-finding Visits b. Reports c. Practical Information for Submitting a Communication to the Special Rapporteur 121 121 121 125 103 105 127 131 131 132 132 132 133 134 135 136 136 137 139 140 141 142 142 143 144 144 144 145 146 146 11

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