Party to the Rome Statute. The Court held that, on that basis, the Court had jurisdiction in relation to the crime of deportation and the crime of persecution, which could have constituted the coercive conduct driving the deportation, even though Myanmar is not a State Party to the Rome Statute.24 The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh decided that, because of this connection with the territory of Bangladesh, it had jurisdiction to deal with the situation of possible human rights violations, including crimes against humanity, against the Rohingya. It took many steps in 2017-18 to respond to the serious situation of the Rohingya people, not only in the camps in Bangladesh but in Myanmar. The Commission •S  ent investigative teams to visit the refugees in the camps in Cox’s Bazar to interview refugees about what had happened in Myanmar and it reported publicly on the investigations • Briefed UN senior officials and investigation commissions on the Rohingya’s situation •M  ade submissions and advocated to UN entities, international and regional multilateral organisations, international and regional associations of NHRIs, individual NHRIs in the region, embassies and other diplomatic missions • Organised consultations and dialogues with stakeholders • Made and distributed a video documentary on the situation concerning the Rohingya.25 NHRIs have also been able to exercise their advisory functions when citizens of their home State experience a pattern of human rights violations in another State. The fact that there is a pattern of violations or systematic violations affecting their citizens has been considered sufficient connection. National Human Rights Commission of Thailand Thai migrant workers The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand is mandated to receive and investigate complaints regarding human rights violations involving Thai citizens abroad, such as migrant workers. This is particularly relevant to cases involving fundamental human rights violations or breaches of international obligations to which Thailand is party. Although the Commission does not have the authority to conduct cross-border investigations or take direct actions in foreign countries, it can engage in international cooperation by exchanging information, consulting with relevant stakeholders, or requesting collaboration from domestic and international agencies. Then, the policy recommendations will be made to the government and/or relevant authorities on a case-by-case basis. For instance, in October 2023, the Commission received a complaint from Thai berry pickers alleging deceptive recruitment practices leading to debt and potential human rights violations in Finland and Sweden. The complaint sought mediation and an investigation into these violations. The Commission initiated its response by gathering information from workers’ representatives to evaluate the situation. The Commission also provided recommendations to relevant authorities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.26 National action on international issues: issues 23