CHAPTER 4: THE RULE OF LAW AND THE CORE PROTECTION MANDATE continued RIGHT OR ISSUE 11  itness w protection and UN INSTRUMENTS SAFEGUARDS/LIMITS AND VIOLATIONS SAMPLE AREAS OF UNCT SUPPORT TO NHRIS Arts. 12, 13 CAT Safeguards: Provide the NHRI with the necessary technical assistance, specialised training, expertise, and material support to investigate and denounce alleged reprisals, intimidation and threats against persons reporting acts of torture and ill treatment as well as the lack of effective witness and victim protection mechanisms. This could include: 11 Witness and victim protection legislation. Limits/Violations: 11 Threats against witnesses. 11 11 research on victim and witness protection programs lobbying government to establish legislation 77