CAT/OP/3/Rev.2 2. The terms of reference of the rapporteur on reprisals shall be defined by the Subcommittee, and shall include the guidelines for overseeing the implementation of the policy on reprisals (CAT/OP/6/Rev.1), coordinating the Subcommittee’s activities relating to reprisals and liaising with relevant national, regional and international bodies. 3. Focal points for reprisals concerning each visit shall be appointed by each visit delegation. XIII. National preventive mechanisms Rule 41 Relations with States parties concerning the establishment or designation and maintenance of national preventive mechanisms and their functioning 1. The Subcommittee shall advise and assist States parties, when necessary, to establish, designate or maintain national preventive mechanisms. 2. The Subcommittee shall make recommendations and provide observations to States parties with a view to strengthening the capacity and the mandate of the national preventive mechanisms for the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of persons deprived of their liberty. 3. The Subcommittee may adopt public listings of States parties or national preventive mechanisms, as necessary for the fulfilment of its mandate. Rule 42 Collaboration with national preventive mechanisms 1. The Subcommittee shall maintain direct and, if necessary, confidential contact with national preventive mechanisms, in accordance with articles 11 (b) and 20 (f) of the Optional Protocol. 2. The Subcommittee shall advise and assist the national preventive mechanisms in the evaluation of the means necessary to strengthen its functioning and the protection of persons deprived of their liberty against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. 3. The Subcommittee may facilitate for national preventive mechanisms, including through the treaty body capacity-building programme of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, training and technical assistance with a view to strengthening their capacities. XIV. Cooperation with United Nations organs and mechanisms and other national, regional and international institutions or organizations Rule 43 Cooperation with the Committee against Torture The Subcommittee may decide on the process by which a request under article 16 (4) of the Optional Protocol and recommendations under article 24 (2) of the Optional Protocol may be made to the Committee against Torture. Rule 44 Cooperation with others 1. The Subcommittee may receive for consideration or invite relevant individuals and bodies to submit information, documentation and written statements on matters covered by the Optional Protocol that fall within the scope of its activities. 13