Pursuant to section 26 of the Crimes of Torture Act 1989,
I hereby designate the following agencies to be national preventive mechanisms for the purpose of the Crimes of Torture Act 1989:
- An Ombudsman holding office under the Ombudsmen Act 1975 (for the purpose of examining and monitoring the treatment of persons detained in prisons, premises approved or agreed under the Immigration Act 1987, health and disability places of detention, and youth justice residences established under section 364 of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989).
- The Police Complaints Authority (for the purpose of examining and monitoring the treatment of persons detained in police cells or otherwise in the custody of
the police).
- The Children's Commissioner (for the purpose of examining and monitoring the treatment of children and young persons in youth justice residences established under section 364 of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989).
- Visiting Officers appointed in accordance with the relevant Defence Force Orders issued pursuant to sections 175 and 206 of the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971 (for the purpose of examining and monitoring the treatment of persons detained in NZDF Service Custody and Service Corrective Establishments) commencing on the date of publication of this notice
and expiring when the designation is revoked by
notice in the New Zealand Gazette.
Dated at Wellington this 21st day of June 2007.
MARK BURTON, Minister of Justice.