International monitoring of places of detention
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) oversees the implementation of 2 international mechanisms aimed at monitoring places of detention.
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MOJ oversees the implementation of 2 international mechanisms aimed at monitoring places of detention to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Council of Europe - European Convention for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (ECPT)
Details on this instrument can be found on the Council of Europe’s website.
Information on the visits to the United Kingdom is also available on the Council of Europe’s website.
United Nations - Optional protocol to the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (OPCAT)
Details on this instrument can be found on the United Nations website.