CHAPTER 3 - REPORT OF THE LAW REFORM AND INTERNATIONAL TREATIES WORKING GROUP 10. AMICUS CURIAE The Commission is currently studying the possibility of obtaining the status of amicus curiae. Such role is deemed important for the Commission as it will be an opportunity for the promotion of human rights within the judicial process. The National Human Rights Commission of countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Fiji and Ireland are already undertaking such role in their national court systems as mandated under their governing legislation. The Commission has sought advice from the Bar Council in determining appropriate actions to be taken. The Commission is currently devising short- and long-term plans to achieve the objective of playing such a role. 60