The Police, in response to the aforementioned recommendation, has already taken a number of actions to further raise awareness among its members of the issue of human rights and arbitrary violence, while research and several studies are currently being drawn up to highlight the broader aspects of this issue. Furthermore, the Mechanism has declared its readiness to assist in any way within its power to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. E. DEVELOPMENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NPM 1. Police: The Ministry of Justice and the Police have taken a number of actions to comply with the NPM’s recommendations. More specifically, decisions have already been taken to improve the material conditions regarding the natural ventilation and the creation of an outdoor exercise area in Detention Centres in all the Districts. Furthermore, the competent Ministry and the Chief of Police reaffirmed their firm commitment to the zero-tolerance policy on ill-treatment and their positive attitude towards the Commissioner's recommendations. In this context, Officers of the Mechanism worked closely with members of the Police to better comply with the recommendations submitted. In particular, joint visits with the Police have been conducted to Detention Centres where improvement works are currently being carried out, or planned to be carried out, in order to assist in the compliance with the international standards. More specifically, Officers of the Mechanism participated in on-site inspections and meetings with regard to natural lighting and ventilation, as well as the creation of an outdoor exercise area in the Police Stations of Lakatamia, Limassol and Pafos. Particularly significant was also the cooperation of the Police on the views/suggestions submitted by the Authority during the design phase of the 24