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The UK National Preventive Mechanism works to prevent ill-treatment in detention and implement #OPCAT through independent monitoring.

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UK National Preventive Mechanism | 328 followers on LinkedIn. Monitoring places of detention across the UK to prevent torture and ill treatment of people deprived of their liberty. | The UK National...

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🎉From everyone at the NPM team, we wish you a very joyful holiday season with plenty of rest, warmth and laughter! We're leaving the office for the year now and will see you in January!
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The NPM annual report 2023-24 was laid in the Westminster Parliament today. Throughout, the lead experts on scrutiny offer their insights on the settings they monitor, visit and inspect, to give a joint reflection on the key issues across the country. nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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15th UK NPM annual report published today! 21 NPM bodies publish hundreds of 100 reports each year on visits and research. This report outlines commonalities between them to point to systemic issues in settings of deprivation of liberty across the UK nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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2023-24 annual report published today International attention focused on prisons, youth offender institutions & immigration detention Our report also discusses settings like inpatient mental health, secure accommodation for children, police & court custody nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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Read about the interaction of light, sound, temperature and air and why they warrant further consideration under the broader international rules on detention: detentionconditions.org/
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The UK NPM was glad to contribute to this guidance by @KMSonIntlLaw Dr Morag Grant - understanding the huge impact environmental conditions can have on a person who cannot leave that environment is a core part of preventive scrutiny
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Our copies of the Guidance on Environmental Conditions of Detention arrived today! All NPM monitors can look out for copies in the new year - raising awareness of how environmental conditions of places of detention may contribute to cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or torture
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The UK National Preventive Mechanism has joined NPMs from 45 other countries to contribute to the development of a global report on women in prison @apt_geneva nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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Read the global report on the conditions and treatment of women in prison across the world from @apt_geneva here: apt.ch/sites/default/files/2…
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And the UK's country report here: apt.ch/global-report/united-…
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NPM Subgroups in Northern Ireland and Scotland are a core part of how we uphold human rights in detention across the UK We reflect on the work of all NPM bodies this #HumanRightsDay, which falls on the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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Respecting and protecting the #HumanRights of those deprived of their liberty requires collective effort. On #HumanRightsDay2024, we mark the important work the @UKNPM Northern Ireland Subgroup does to protect and uphold the rights of people in detention across Northern Ireland.
A graphic divided into two sections, separated by the logos of the organisations that make up the UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup. The top section contains the text: 'The UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup works collaboratively to protect the rights of people in detention and to prevent torture and ill-treatment through independent monitoring.' The bottom section reads: 'By sharing information, identifying common issues and interests and engaging in joint efforts, we help ensure that the human rights of those deprived of their liberty are respected and upheld.'

ALT A graphic divided into two sections, separated by the logos of the organisations that make up the UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup. The top section contains the text: 'The UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup works collaboratively to protect the rights of people in detention and to prevent torture and ill-treatment through independent monitoring.' The bottom section reads: 'By sharing information, identifying common issues and interests and engaging in joint efforts, we help ensure that the human rights of those deprived of their liberty are respected and upheld.'

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🌍 This #HumanRightsDay marks 40 years of the UN Convention Against Torture & 15 years of the UK NPM working to prevent ill treatment in places of detention. We celebrate progress but reaffirm our commitment to addressing ongoing issues in today’s blog nationalpreventivemechanism.…
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This #HumanRightsDay, I call for urgent action to protect #OurRightsOurFuture - right now. Human rights are not just ideals for some - they are justice for all. They are the foundation of our shared existence & the measure of our humanity. Protecting them is protecting ourselves.
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Respecting and protecting the #HumanRights of those deprived of their liberty requires collective effort. On #HumanRightsDay2024, we mark the important work the @UKNPM Northern Ireland Subgroup does to protect and uphold the rights of people in detention across Northern Ireland.
A graphic divided into two sections, separated by the logos of the organisations that make up the UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup. The top section contains the text: 'The UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup works collaboratively to protect the rights of people in detention and to prevent torture and ill-treatment through independent monitoring.' The bottom section reads: 'By sharing information, identifying common issues and interests and engaging in joint efforts, we help ensure that the human rights of those deprived of their liberty are respected and upheld.'

ALT A graphic divided into two sections, separated by the logos of the organisations that make up the UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup. The top section contains the text: 'The UK NPM Northern Ireland Subgroup works collaboratively to protect the rights of people in detention and to prevent torture and ill-treatment through independent monitoring.' The bottom section reads: 'By sharing information, identifying common issues and interests and engaging in joint efforts, we help ensure that the human rights of those deprived of their liberty are respected and upheld.'

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Our 2024 stakeholder survey is open now until 5 January 2025! Tell us what you think about our work by clicking the following link to our website: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
Every year we run a survey to find out what our stakeholders think of the work we have carried out in the last 12 months. All the information stakeholders provide is treated as anonymous and confidential. After the survey, the findings are analysed by our research team and shared with our Corporate Governance Board. They may also be used in our strategic business planning.

ALT Every year we run a survey to find out what our stakeholders think of the work we have carried out in the last 12 months. All the information stakeholders provide is treated as anonymous and confidential. After the survey, the findings are analysed by our research team and shared with our Corporate Governance Board. They may also be used in our strategic business planning.

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NPM bodies @CJININews publish inspection findings on Hydebank Wood Secure College & Women’s Prison today, w/ @RQIANews & @HMIPrisonsnews. A unique + encouraging moment in #NPM joint work + inspection findings – all 4 healthy prison tests assessed as “good” cjini.org/NewsAndEvents/Pres…

Hydebank Wood secures inspection ‘first’ with prisoner outcomes rated at highest level - CJI NI

Two independent inspections of Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison (Hydebank Wood) have assessed outcomes for young men and women to be at the highest achievable level for the first time...

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Criminal Justice Inspection NI@CJININews20 Nov 2024
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Since the last inspection in 2019, Hydebank Wood has maintained or improved its outcomes against the healthy prison tests of Safety, Respect, Purposeful Activity, and Preparation for Release, achieving the highest rating of ‘good'. 4/10
Infographic showing the healthy prison tests outcomes for Hydebank Women's Prison and Secure College in 2019 and 2024.

ALT Infographic showing the healthy prison tests outcomes for Hydebank Women's Prison and Secure College in 2019 and 2024.

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To hear exactly why this is so important, tune into @CJININews lead inspector Maureen Erne and @RQIANews assistant director Wendy McGregor discussing the inspections and the reports on the @CJININews podcast cjini.org/NewsAndEvents/Podc…

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Read the reports here: cjini.org/TheInspections/Ins… cjini.org/TheInspections/Ins… youtube.com/watch?v=p1zhe1sO…

Report on an unannounced Inspection of Hydebank Wood Women's Prison (21 May - 6 June 2024) - CJI NI

Notable practices at Hydebank Wood Women’s Prison Notable practices are defined as ‘evidence of our expectations being met to deliver particular good outcomes for prisoners and/or particularly...

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