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<p>In 2009, the UK Government established the UK’s independent National Preventive
Mechanism (NPM) which currently comprises 21 inspection, visiting and monitoring bodies
covering detention places across the UK. The UK continues to comply with its international
obligations under the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, under which the NPM
was established.</p><p> </p><p>We note the sub-committee on Prevention of Torture’s
recommendation, and we continue to explore with the NPM how it may be addressed.</p>
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