- 21 The reports often contain an introductory part dealing with the general context (i.e. historical, social, cultural) in which conditions of detention in the country visited have to be viewed for them to be assessed properly, as well as with the legislative provisions governing the deprivation of liberty. It should also be noted that in addition to any formal recommendations that might be made (see Article 10 of the Convention), the CPT's reports frequently contain comments and requests for information on particular issues.