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Dedicated volunteers across the UK carry out preventive monitoring of places where people are deprived of their liberty. This month, Vilma Kirvelaite from HM Inspectorate of Prisons Scotland tells us how the Independent Prison Monitoring team have revamped their volunteer recruitment to attract committed independent prison monitors.

I am honoured to step into the role of Chair of the United Kingdom National Preventive Mechanism (UK NPM) at such a pivotal time.

Last month, the UK National Preventive Mechanism published two new guidance documents on preventing ill treatment.

The 2024 UK NPM Annual Conference focused on the theme of scrutinising culture.

As UK NPM Chair, I am delighted to welcome you to the first edition of our blog.