(m) The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture should be ratified, and a truly independent monitoring mechanism be established - where the members of the visiting commissions would be appointed for a fixed period and not subject to dismissal - to visit all places where persons are deprived of their liberty throughout the country. (n) Systematic training programmes and awareness-raising campaigns on the principles of the Convention against Torture for the public at large, public security personnel, legal professionals and the judiciary. (o) Victims of torture and ill-treatment should receive substantial Situation during visit in 2005 (See E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.6) Steps taken in previous years (See A/HRC/4/33/Add.2 and A/HRC/7/3/Add.2) Information received on steps taken since December 2007/current situation Non-governmental sources: While there is no shortage of internal oversight mechanisms within the law enforcement system, no independent mechanisms mandated to monitor all places of detention and effective complaints mechanisms have been created. The Law on State Compensation guaranteed the right to compensation for losses suffered through infringements of civil Non-governmental sources: Most victims of torture are not awarded compensation, even when they try. If at all, victims typically receive a small amount after A/HRC/10/44/Add.5 page 14 Recommendation (E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.6)