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European National Preventative Mechanisms Forum takes place at the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe held a National Preventative Mechanisms Forum on 4 and 5 June in Strasbourg. FRA presented its Criminal Detention Database. It also participated in discussions on the detention of vulnerable people and migrants.

The European National Preventative Mechanisms Forum is a project financed by the European Commission and implemented by the Council of Europe. It brings together all National Preventative Mechanisms from Member States and allows for exchange of experience and ideas.