competency, and provide it with what it requests, and to prepare the responses and comments on the recommendation contained in the reports of the institution, in this regard in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.” 8. In addition, the NIHR “may inform the competent authorities in case the ministries and bodies fail to cooperate and provide the institution with the requested information, reports and documents or prevent it from examining them, so that the competent aythorities take the necessary steps in accordance with the law.” Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 13