ongoing investigation on particular areas, the Commission shall request specific information from such a party in writing. 5. Should a government authority fail within the given period of time to provide information or submit a report requested by the Commission regarding a complaint filed at the Commission, the Commission shall inquire into the matter in its own capacity. 6. Instruct a person being questioned by the Commission in an ongoing inquiry not to leave the Maldives except with the permission of the Commission. 7. Conduct investigations in public or in closed sessions. 8. Conduct investigations by a single member or a committee comprising members of the Commission. 9. Procure evidence regarding an ongoing inquiry. 10. Accept legal counsel. c. Any authority which detains a person as per the law or Shari’ah, shall assist the detainee to file a matter 18