By the Law Amending of the Law on Ratification of the Optional Protocol with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment it is prescribed that the Ombudsman of the Republic of Serbia performs duties of the National mechanism for the prevention of torture.

During 2012, the National mechanism for the prevention of torture (NPM) has dedicated attention on the treatment of the competent authorities towards those who have expressed an intention to seek asylum in the Republic of Serbia and that on this basis have the right to accommodation in the asylum centers.

        Ombudsman of the Republic of Serbia – Sasa Jankovic