Visit Methodology Assessment tool paragraph NO Partial YES Comments 124. Have practices and tools been developed to ensure that recommendations are based on rigorous analysis and are factually wellgrounded? 26    125. Has the NPM put in place an effective data management system to ensure that the data collected is systematized? 26    126. Is there a policy which provides for immediate debriefing with representatives of the place of detention at the end of a visit? 27    127. Has the NPM developed a code of conduct for a visiting team? 28    128. Does this code of conduct cover how to address detainees and staff? 28    129. Does this code of conduct cover observation of cultural and any other relevant sensitivities? 28    130. Does this code of conduct cover how and when to conduct individual or group interviews? 28    131. Does this code of conduct cover handling of security and safety issues? 28    132. Does this code of conduct cover how and when to ensure confidentiality? 28    133. Does this code of conduct cover management of internal debriefings with a view to coordinating and cross-checking data collection and preparation for the closing of the visit? 28    134. Does this code of conduct cover how to ensure that the visitors do not step outside or in any other way exceed the NPM mandate during a visit? 28    135. Does this code of conduct cover how to ensure participation in reporting and follow-up etc.? 28    136. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for reporting individual cases of deliberate ill-treatment? 29    137. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for requesting enquiries? 29    138. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for maintaining the confidentiality of the detainee concerned and of any other source of relevant information? 29    139. Does the NPM have clear guidelines for protecting such persons against reprisals? 29    140. Do visit reports focus on the most important issues, i.e. reporting of ill-treatment, gaps in policies, regulations, practices, and of the appropriateness of conditions under which detainees are living? 30    141. Do visit reports reflect any systematic lack of protection of the rights of detainees? 30    142. Are good practices noted and filed for systematic analysis? 30    143. Are cases of deliberate ill-treatment examined to identify gaps in the protection of persons deprived of their liberty? 30    144. Are recommendations well founded, reflecting relevant international norms and practices? 31    ANNEXES I 59