performance of the said team and reduce the likelihood of any potential errors that may arise during this process, as well as accelerate the announcement of the results.  Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR: The Ministry stated that all the participants in organizing the electoral process are subjected to intensive theoretical and practical training on the mechanism of supervision, coordination, sorting and counting, so that they are qualified to undertake these tasks in accordance with best practices, while committing themselves to the principles of impartiality, integrity, and diligence. (9) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Use modern electronic technologies that ensure more accuracy in the counting and sorting of ballot papers. In addition, provide polling and counting centers with surveillance cameras and display monitors to allow the candidates and their agents as well as the observers of the conduct of the electoral process to follow up the process of sorting and counting ballot papers.  Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR: The Ministry stated that candidates and their agents could be present at the election headquarters during the sorting and counting processes to monitor closely the procedures and safety. As for the issue of using modern electronic technologies in the counting and sorting processes, the matter could be considered. (10) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Pay more attention to training and qualifying law enforcement personnel on controlling and tracking electoral crimes, especially those committed through modern means of communication, and bringing perpetrators to justice in order to ensure the proper conduct of the electoral process. (11) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Pay more attention to the training aspect of the organizers of the polling and counting process in the electoral centers. In addition, issue a code of conduct to regulate their work, which includes that they must refrain from Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 65