A/HRC/11/37 les droits et les devoirs de la personne humaine noted the numerous difficulties involved in exercising human rights in Nigeria. It expressed concern about interreligious violence and the security problems in the Niger Delta. 368. Interfaith International, in a joint statement with the Al-Hakim Foundation, indicated that the acceptance of 30 recommendations had to be given effect through the adoption of political and legislative measures. It expressed its hope that Nigeria would take the necessary measures to rehabilitate the victims from the Ogoni minority. It encouraged Nigeria to establish a national dialogue framework for the development of a code of conduct and ethics for transnational corporations, and also urged it to foster intercultural and interreligious dialogue to combat religious intolerance against women in the northern provinces, as well as inter-community violence. 369. The International Human Rights Association of American Minorities congratulated Nigeria on the establishment of its national human rights commission, and expressed the hope that the authorities would do their utmost to ensure that the commission was independent, free and impartial. It also called on Nigeria to end as soon as possible the use of the death penalty. The Association also noted the worrying trend towards incarcerating suspected criminals without charge or trial, and indicated that it was essential that access to justice be granted to all in Nigeria. It indicated that there was significant evidence that extrajudicial executions and torture were still being carried out by the security forces, and called on Nigeria to implement procedures, and when necessary legislation, to put an end to those practices. 370. The Arab Commission for Human Rights invited Nigeria to accept and implement recommendation 1 relating to the ratification of international instruments, in particular those related to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It also invited Nigeria to implement recommendation 14 with regard to the adoption of legislation to address extrajudicial executions and acts of torture committed by the police. The Commission encouraged it to accept and implement recommendation 24 on the fight against corruption. Nigeria should pay special attention to the follow-up mechanism and submit reports on progress made in the implementation of recommendations and voluntary commitments, with the participation of civil society, to the Council at its fourteenth regular session. 371. The Islamic Human Rights Commission made reference to recommendations 30 and 31, and indicated that the policies of Nigeria, as well as many trials, were not compatible with the standards of fairness and due process, including those defined by Sharia law and the Nigerian Constitution itself. The Commission expressed concern at the current general practice adopted by Nigeria in Sokoto, noting that it was not proportionate to their stated aim and position that Nigeria should launch a transparent, comprehensive and impartial inquiry and uphold the principle of fair trial, which should not contravene Nigeria’s international obligations to guarantee individuals the right to equality before the law. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 372. The delegation highlighted the fact that the National Assembly was supportive and committed to the reform initiatives undertaken by the Government to improve the protection and promotion of human rights, and would adopt the legislation backing them. 373. The delegation stated that its commitments to the promotion and protection of human rights were irreversible. In Nigeria, individuals, institutions and public and private entities, as well as the State itself, were subject to publicly promulgated laws. These laws were equally enforced, independently adjudicated and consistent with international human rights standards. Nigeria commended all delegations for their constructive engagement in the universal periodic review process and was looking forward for its next review. GE.09-16766 115