Image: APF / Michael Power Preventing Torture An Operational Guide for National Human Rights Institutions During the fact-finding visit, the Special Rapporteur will have contact with a wide range of stakeholders, such as Government officials, NGOs, alleged victims and relatives, and can visit places of detention, such as prison and police stations. The report of the fact-finding visit includes conclusions on the country situation and makes recommendations to the Government. Watch Go to the Preventing Torture CD-Rom to watch Professor Manfred Nowak, discussing his role as United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture. Click on ‘Feature materials’ and then select ‘Item 10 – The role of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture’. 2.1.2. Contribution of NHRIs to the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture NHRIs are key dialogue partners for the Special Rapporteur. They can provide the Special Rapporteur with reliable information, assist with preparations for a fact-finding visit, monitor implementation of recommendations and undertake other follow-up action following a visit. Providing information NHRIs can provide an independent and credible source of information for the Special Rapporteur. They can prepare information on individual cases or on the broader human rights situation that could form the basis of the Special Rapporteur’s communications to the Government. They can also draw attention to issues of concern in legislation or draft legislation. In addition, NHRIs can suggest specific issues or topics to be the subject of a thematic study by the Special Rapporteur. Fact-finding visit NHRIs can recommend that the Government invite the Special Rapporteur to undertake an official factfinding visit. In preparing for a country visit, the NHRI should provide a report of relevant information to the Special Rapporteur, as well as propose suitable interlocutors. 72 | Chapter 7: Cooperating with international mechanisms