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PREAMBLE by V. Lutkovska, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human
Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1. Implemenation of the national preventive mechanism in Ukraine:
specific features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1. Ukraine’s obligations with regard to Implementation of the Optional
Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. The background of establishment of the national preventive mechanism in Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3. Characteristic features of the “Ombudsman +” NPM format . . . . . . .
1.3.1. Department for matters of NPM implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.2. Role of NGOs in NPM implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.3. Arrangements for monitoring visits to custodial settings and their
conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2. The results of NPM operation in Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1. General information on NPM activities in Ukraine in 2012 . . . . . . . .
2.2. Monitoring of institutions under The Ministry of Internal Affairs of
Ukraine: results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3. Monitoring of institutions under The State Penitentiary Service of
Ukraine: results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4. Monitoring of institutions under The State Border Service of Ukraine:
results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5. Monitoring of institutions under The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine:
results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6. Monitoring of institutions under The Security Service of Ukraine:
results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7. Monitoring of institutions under The Ministry of Education, Science,
Youth and Sport: results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8. Monitoring of the institutions of The Ministry of Health Care of
Ukraine: results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .