“In March 2014, the SCA noted that the CHRAJ does not have an explicit mandate to monitor places of detention although in practice it has been conducting this task. The SCA also noted that the lack of specific legal power to access and monitor places of detention has the potential to limit the CHRAJ’s ability to undertake this important function.

The SCA reiterates its recommendation of March 2014 to advocate for changes to its legislation in such a way as to provide for unannounced visits to all public and private places of deprivation of liberty.

The SCA encourages the CHRAJ to continue to advocate for an explicit mandate to conduct unannounced visits to all public and private places of deprivation of liberty.”