Human Rights Commission of Malaysia 15 (2) No person shall, in respect of any evidence written or oral given by that person to or before the Commission, be liable to any action or proceeding, civil or criminal in any court except when the person is charged with giving or fabricating false evidence. PART IV STAFF OF THE COMMISSION Appointment of Secretary and the staff 16. (1) The Commission shall appoint a Secretary to the Commission. (2) The Commission may appoint such other officers and servants as may be necessary to assist the Commission in the discharge of its functions under this Act. Delegation of powers 17. The Commission may delegate to any officer referred to in subsection 16(2) any of its powers, and the officer to whom such powers are delegated may exercise those powers subject to the direction of the Commission. Protection of members, officers and servants of the Commission 18. (1) No action, suit, prosecution or proceeding shall be instituted in any court against the Commission or against any member, officer or servant of the Commission in respect of any act, neglect or default done or committed by him in such capacity provided that he at the time had carried out his functions in good faith. (2) Any member, officer or servant of the Commission shall not be required to produce in any court, any document received by, or to disclose to any court, any matter or thing coming to the notice of, the Commission in the course of any inquiry conducted by the Commission under this Act. (3) No action or proceeding, civil or criminal shall be instituted in any court against any member of the Commission in respect of any