NHRI premises should be easily distinguished from those of the Government. In particular, efforts should be made to avoid co-locating with government agencies that might have a “chilling” effect on complainants. These would include the police or ministries for the interior. Instead, NHRIs might co-locate with other independent agencies, such as the auditor-general, ombudsperson, anti- corruption commission, etc. Never the less, it is not unusual in developed countries to see NHRIs located in government buildings or buildings occupied primarily by government departments. Much depends on the level of democratic governance, respect for the rule of law, and risks related to security and confidentiality.