MONITORING OF CUSTODIAL SETTINGS IN UKRAINE 20 – prepare recommendations as to the content of annual and special reports of the Ombudsman of Ukraine with regard to prevention of cruel treatment and punishment; – promote implementation of civic initiatives on prevention of cruel treatment and punishment; – take part in the expertise of legislative and regulatory drafts related to prevention of cruel treatment and punishment; – analyze the activities and documents prepared by the public authorities and directly or indirectly related to matters of prevention of cruel treatment and punishment; – organize and conduct research of the issue of cruel treatment and punishment; – develop proposals on improvements in the operation of bodies of state power and local self-government; – analyze and systematize the international experience in the sphere of prevention of cruel treatment and punishment; – promote the legal culture and legal awareness of the population, and – ensure proper coordination between NPM Department and civic society institutions involved in the process of NPM implementation. HUMAN RIGHTS NGOS SELECTED BY THE OMBUDSMAN FOR PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC NPM FUNCTIONS The Ombudsman will select non-governmental human rights organizations under the criteria established by the NPM Expert Council for performing the functions of preliminary selection, training and certification of the civic monitors of custodial settings and assistance in the analysis and consolidation of monitoring reports. The Ombudsman and each selected NGO will sign an agreement clearly specifying their relevant rights and obligations. MONITORS The monitors are the individuals who directly participate in monitoring visits on behalf of the public. Individuals willing to participate in monitoring visits of custodial settings will be