The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed support for two undercover police officers who were beaten by protesters before the State of the Nation Address. One officer remains hospitalized for head injuries. While protesters claimed they conducted a "citizen's arrest", the CHR said taking photos is not illegal and citizen's arrests only apply if a crime is being committed, which was not the case. The CHR said the police were just doing their jobs of ensuring public safety and any complaints filed by the officers will receive the CHR's legal assistance.