Contents
Introduction by John Wadham, NPM Chair
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1. OPCAT and the NPM
About the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Overview of the NPM
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2. Focus on detention issues
Overview of key inspection and monitoring findings for the year
Thematic work on detention issues
Submitting proposals and observations
Collaboration and international scrutiny
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3. Strengthening the NPM
The NPM in 2017–18
Visits and inspections
NPM self-assessment
Developing the NPM
Member-specific developments
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4. Looking ahead to 2018–19
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5. Appendices 48
Appendix I
Glossary 49
Appendix II
Further information about the UK NPM
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Appendix III
NPM correspondence with the SPT
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