House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Twelfth Annual Report of the UK's National Preventive Mechanism
22 February 2022 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle
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At a glance
Key points
- The Minister of Justice presents the 12th annual report of the UK's National Preventive Mechanism.
- The report highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on detention settings.
- The Government commends the NPM for its ongoing work and commitment to preventing torture and inhuman treatment.
Issue summary
The Minister of Justice presents the 12th annual report of the UK's National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), which focuses on the NPM's work in preventing torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
Action requested
The Government commends the NPM for its ongoing work and is committed to ensuring that those in detention are treated with respect and care. The report highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on detention settings and acknowledges the measures taken by authorities to prevent infections among detainees, while noting the impacts on key issues like time out of cell and visits.
Key facts
- UK ratified the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture in December 2003.
- The UK NPM was established in March 2009.
- The current report covers the period from 23 March 2020 to 1 April 2021.
- The NPM is composed of 21 scrutiny bodies covering the whole of the UK.