Contents
1 Context
About OPCAT
Implementation of OPCAT in the UK
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2 The second year – an overview
Coming together
External relations
Compliance with OPCAT
Challenges
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3 The second year – activities and key issues by type of detention
Prisons
Police custody
Court custody
Children in secure accommodation
Detention under mental health law
Deprivation of liberty safeguards
Immigration detention
Military detention
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4 Looking ahead: year three
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5 Member overview
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6 Appendices
1 Written ministerial statement – 31 March 2009
2 Further information about the UK’s NPM
3 List of abbreviations
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