SECTION 1. Implemenation of the NMP in ukraine 19 – human rights NGOs selected by the Ombudsman for performance of specific NPM functions; – monitors (individuals directly participating in monitoring visits on behalf of the public). The last three elements (the Expert Council, NGOs and monitors) constitute the “+” of the approved format as integral parts of the NPM model launched in the current year in Ukraine. Let us consider each of these elements in greater detail. THE CENTRAL OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN OF UKRAINE The Ombudsman assigns specific individuals (monitors) with the right to conduct monitoring visits of custodial settings. Such assignments will have effect for one year, with possible prolongation. The NPM Department will conduct monitoring visits to custodial settings jointly with the representatives of the public, participate in the development of the monitoring methodology and in analysis and consolidation of monitoring reports, prepare recommendations for bodies of state power with regard to elimination of the revealed violations of human rights and freedoms in custodial settings, supervise implementation of such recommendations, provide administrative and consultative assistance in matters of prevention of torture and ill-treatment and perform other functions in accordance with the Provisions on the Department. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OMBUDSMAN The Ombudsman’s Regional Representatives will organizationally arrange monitoring visits at the regional level, which implies efficient interaction with the local bodies of state power, assistance in the planning and conduct of scheduled and ad hoc monitoring visits of custodial settings and participation in such visits together with the monitors from the public. EXPERT COUNCIL FOR NPM IMPLEMENTATION The Provisions on the Expert Council and its composition are approved by the Ombudsman. The council’s main activities in the sphere of prevention of torture and ill-treatment will be to: – reveal, systematize and analyze the facts of cruel treatment and punishment in the operation of public authorities, especially those in charge of custodial settings;