to continue to carry out independent monitoring of places of detention through the COVID-19 pandemic, considering the importance of external oversight in the prevention 274 of torture and other ill-treatment. Interviewing particularly those detainees who have been in isolation or quarantine areas in prison is an effective way of gathering information 275 from those with first-hand experience. This can allow monitors to identify how isolation or quarantine was implemented and the procedures and safeguards in place. Further advice on monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in the ODIHR and 276 APT guidance. 274 CPT, “Statement of Principles Relating to the Treatment of Persons Deprived of Their Liberty”, ibid., Principle 10; SPT, “Advice of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture to States Parties and National Preventive Mechanisms relating to the Coronavirus Pandemic”, ibid., section IV, para. 11. See also: “ODIHR and APT, Guidance on Monitoring Places of Detention through the COVID-19 Pandemic”, op. cit., note 269. 275 ODIHR and APT, Guidance on Monitoring Places of Detention through the COVID-19 Pandemic, ibid., p. 13. 276 Ibid. 61