Another example of the above debate that comes to mind is - the present NHRC in Thailand and AHRC's criticism when its present panel of commissioners were selected. The selection process was allegedly not transparent and AHRC in a series of strong statements raised questions about the legitimacy of the commissioners as well as NHRC as an institution.

But local civil society groups in Thailand, have continued to work with the NHRC and its commissioners in diverse forms.

Can it be concluded that these civil society organizations do not care about human rights? What is the role of a regional human rights organization? Should it employ this 'tactic of denunciation' even if national groups feel otherwise?

These institutions are part of a political context - can human rights be viewed completely in isolation of this context?