10 SUHAKAM The workshop aimed to increase NADA officials’ understanding and expertise in human rights. They shared information on international human rights standards. They discussed policy, the facilities, welfare as well as the challenges faced by NADA - which can be stumbling blocks to respecting human rights in law enforcement. They also identified steps to enhance human rights practices among NADA officers. Apart from discussing the rights of detainees, the participants took the opportunity to underscore several critical issues concerning their rights, for example, the safety of NADA enforcement officers conducting raids and arrests. They do not have safety gear such as bulletproof vests and batons, etc. The officers also have to multitask because of a shortage of manpower at the district offices. They also touched on the need for better facilities such as a proper office, detention room, printer, CCTV, file room and official cars. SUHAKAM wrote to the NADA Director General in December highlighting the issues raised by the participants. SUHAKAM urged NADA to ensure the right of NADA enforcement officials to a safe working environment with proper facilities, in accordance with Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Article 7 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). 8. Human Rights Workshop for District Criminal Investigation Division Chiefs in the Eastern Region Participants of the workshop and SUHAKAM trainers/secretariat after the close of the workshop. Also present was SAC Azmi Bin Adam (front row, in the middle), Principal Assistant Director of Training Division, Bukit Aman’s Management Department.