Methodology The report bases its findings on responses to a standardised questionnaire that was sent to rehabilitation centres (most of which are IRCT members) in Europe, North America and the Pacific region. The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions addressing different stages of the asylum procedure in order to evaluate: 1. The identification of victims of torture in the national asylum procedure; 2. The access to MLRs in the national asylum procedure; 3. The provision of medical and psychological assistance to victims of torture; and 4. Specific aspects of the national asylum procedure. The questions were a mixture of multiple-choice questions, with an option to provide more detailed answers on specific areas, and open questions. In addition to findings gathered from the IRCT’s questionnaire, background scientific research on the participating countries was carried out. Further information from a recent survey carried out by an IRCT member centre was referred to where relevant. The responses to the IRCT questionnaire have been analysed and key findings are presented in Part 2 of this report. Additional information provided by member centres is also referred to where relevant.47 The results of the questionnaire and the analysis provide an overview of the current challenges and shortfalls in the treatment of victims of torture within national asylum procedures. A list of recommendations for key stakeholders has been drawn up from the key findings with the objective of shaping further advocacy work in this area. Recognising victims of torture in national asylum procedures / 19