(b) Inquire into and investigate complaints regarding infringements or imminent infringements of fundamental rights, and to provide for resolution thereof by conciliation and mediation in accordance with the provisions hereinafter provided, (c) Advise and assist the government in formulating legislation and administrative directives and procedures, in furtherance of, the promotion and protection of fundamental rights, (d) Make recommendations to the Government regarding measures which should be taken to ensure that national laws and administrative practices are in accordance with international human rights norms and standards, (e) Make recommendations to the Government on the need to subscribe or accede to treaties and other international instruments in the field of human rights and, (f) Promote awareness and education of human rights. In order to discharge its functions the Commission is vested with a wide range of powers. These are laid down in Section 11 of the Act. They include power to: (1) Investigate any infringement or imminent infringement of fundamental rights, (2) Intervene in any proceedings relating to the infringement or imminent infringement of fundamental rights, pending before any court, with the permission of such court, (3) Monitor the welfare of persons detained either by a judicial order or otherwise, by regular inspection of their places of detention, and to make such recommendations as may be necessary for improving their conditions of detention, (4) Take such steps as it may be directed to take by the Supreme Court, in respect of any matter referred to it by the Supreme Court, 10