Chapter 3- Report of the Research and Policy Development Group level. The Commission will monitor the development of issues and stands ready to assist the Government. Table 3: Activities under ATIP, 2013 NO. ACTIVITY DATE 1. RTD with NGOs to move the ATIP agenda forward 28 February 2. Meeting with representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to discuss issues in Malaysia 1 March 3. Visit to shelter for female victims of human trafficking, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 7 March 4. Briefing by the US Embassy on the [TIP] Report on Malaysia 2013 23 July 5. RTD with diplomatic missions in Malaysia 27 August 6. Dialogue between NGOs and YB Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department 3 September The Commission’s Recommendations 1. The Government should strengthen its mechanisms in prosecuting offenders, protecting victims and deterring human trafficking. This should be done in partnership with civil society groups and diplomatic missions, as well as international and regional stakeholders. 2. NGOs should be provided an avenue to offer expertise to the Council for ATIP, since many victims are more inclined to approach members of civil society for assistance. 3. All victims should be given an immediate health check upon arrival at a shelter, as well as receive regular visits by medical personnel. 4. A dedicated court should be established to expedite the resolution of cases pertaining to ATIP. Victims should be informed of the status of their case. (f) Amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 In 2012, the Commission had recommended an amendment of its power to visit places of detention to allow for unscheduled visits. In 2013, the Commission reiterated the proposal. It further recommended that the Government consider its proposals on the selection and term appointment of Commissioners; whether to appoint full-time or part-time Commissioners; power to intervene in court cases; power to undertake mediation; debate on the Commission’s report in Parliament; and to consult the Commission on formulation and amendment of laws. 94