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Section 93 Purpose of custody visitingI1

The provisions in this Chapter are in pursuance of the objective of OPCAT, that is, the objective of establishing a system of regular visits undertaken by independent international and national bodies to places where people are deprived of their liberty in order to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

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S. 93 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2