(English) Mr. Nihal Chandrasiri
Focal Director – National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)
Email: rm.director.hrcsl@gmail.com
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- (English) Visiting Function: According to Article 4 of the Optional Protocol, the visiting mandate of NPMs must extend to all places where individuals are, or may be, deprived of their liberty. The purpose of such visits is to regularly examine the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty.
- (English) Advisory Function: NPM provide recommendations to state authorities, submit legislative proposals, and review rules related to detention and personnel practices involving those responsible for the custody, interrogation, and treatment of individuals deprived of their liberty.
- (English) Educational Function: NPM conduct training and develop educational and awareness-raising programs. They also examine the curricula of educational institutions to ensure that education and information on the prohibition of torture are included.
- (English) Cooperation Function: NPM promote engagement through meaningful dialogue with state authorities and other relevant stakeholders to prevent torture and ill-treatment. They maintain contact with other NPMs to share experiences and reinforce effectiveness and regularly engage with the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) through meetings and information exchanges.