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Table of Contents
1.
1.1.
1.2.
Introduction
General evaluation of compliance with prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment and punishment in the Republic of Serbia
Key information on activities of the Protector of Citizens in the capacity of the National
Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in 2013
2.
2.1.
2.2.
Prohibition of Torture
National legislation
International instruments
3.
3.1.
3.2.
3.3
Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
National Preventive Mechanisms
Setting up of NPM in Serbia
4.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
4.8.
Methodology, Resources and Organisation of NPM in 2014
Methodology of NPM
Material resources and financial independence of NPM
Special NPM unit and its functional independence
Participation of Provincial Ombudsman in NPM activities
Participation of the Civil Sector in NPM activities
Participation of External Experts in NPM activities
Training of NPM members
Other forms of cooperation
5.
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
5.9.
5.10.
Exercise of NPM’s Mandate in 2014
Visits to places of detention
Cooperation between public authorities and NPM during visits
Reports of visits to places of detention
Recommendations for remedying the identified shortcomings
Establishing dialogue with government authorities
Review of NPM’s Report for 2013 by the National Assembly
Events and promotion of NPM/Prevention of Torture
Cooperation with the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
Cooperation with other NPMs and establishment of NPM Regional Network
Distribution of NPM’s Annual Report
6.
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
6.5.
6.6.
6.7.
Background and NPM’s Activities by Specific Areas in 2014
Police custody
Enforcement of pre-trial detention
Enforcement of penal sanctions
Detention of persons with mental disorders to psychiatric hospitals
Detention of persons to social welfare homes
Treatment of refugee/migrants
Reception of repatriated persons in the readmission process
ANNEX I – Recommendations given by the NPM to Government Authorities of the Republic
of Serbia
ANNEX II – Conclusions of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia