complained that they were late in being interviewed and some alleged that they were not informed of the result of the interview. However, whenever we brought the detainees' complaints to the attention of the Refugee Commission, the Commissioner was always very prompt and exact in answering our queries. Most of the complaints were very often unfounded. However, the situation of the individuals was clarified for the Board Members and consequently we could explain this to the detainess concerned. A special concern this year was the situation with migrants from Syria who refused to be fingerprinted. This caused some concern which was clarified by the Commissioner for refugees. 3.3 The Board also contacted the JRS whenever there were detainees needing psychological or in the absence of psychological help at the Detention Centres. 3·4 The Board contacted the then Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr Andrew Seychell from the Police Immigration Section regarding complaints by detainees. These complaints mainly revolved round the date of release, problems with duration of detention and personal goods which were kept in safe keeping at the Police Headquarters on arrival. The Board is extremely grateful to the Police Immigration Section for the prompt help granted when requested. 3·5 The Board wrote to the International Organisation of Migration regarding the voluntary return of certain migrants. Unfortunately the emails were rarely answered by IOM. 3.6 The Board answered questionnaires sent by Aditus Foundation regarding queries regarding Fundamental Human Rights 3.7 The Board also answered the FREM questionnaire, regarding the monitoring of forced return of migrants, by the police authorities. SPTVisit A major event for the Board of Visitors for Detained persons was the Visit by the Secretariat for the Prevention of Torture of the United Nations which took place from the 6'h to the 9th October. The Board held two meeting with the Head of the Board of Visitors for Prisons to coordinate this visit. The Board also prepared four major reports analysing the work being carried out by the Board in view of its mandate to prevent torture. 6 ,,