This is in line with the recent entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) and the establishment of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). The NPM is a mechanism for torture prevention through a system of regular visits to places of deprivation of liberty in order to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

As part of his visit in the Province, the Commissioner, will be inspecting a number of places of deprivation of liberty (detention) such as child and youth care centres (CYCCs), police stations and correctional centres with the view of assessing the treatment of those deprived of their liberty in the Province.

The Inspections will be followed by a Media briefing on Thursday 22 August 2019 at the SAHRC Offices at 25 Heystek in Rustenburg.

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For further information contact North West Provincial Office Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mr Osmond Mngomezulu on 063 1251 383 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.