Annual review For some time, the Commission has wanted to extend its activities to the residential care sector, in particular retirement homes, in order to examine measures taken to restrict the freedom of occupants more closely. This was not possible due to a lack of resources. However, the outbreak of the pandemic and the restrictive measures taken at social care institutions, e.g. preventing anyone from visiting occupants, preventing occupants from leaving the facility or other restrictions, have highlighted the necessity of independent inspections by the Commission. The UN Sub-Committee has also made various recommendations to improve the functioning and methodology of the NCPT. Although the Commission appreciates the advisory support of the UN Sub-Committee, not all recommendations can be implemented. For example, the Commission disagrees with the recommendation that members of the Commission hold professional qualifications and finds the Swiss militia system more appropriate for the work of the Commission. Other SPT recommendations, however, prompted the Commission to adjust the methodology used to prepare, carry out and follow up on inspection visits. 8 Activity report NCPT 2020