A/HRC/8/22 Page 10 adoption. With reference to IER, compensation has been granted to victims of ill-treatment. Regarding prisoners, there is legislation prohibiting torture, and trainings are organized for prison guards with the support of several partners. The overcrowding of prisons can be dealt with through budgetary or legal measures, or by identifying alternatives to prison terms. For the first time in Morocco, a definition of torture in accordance with CAT has been adopted and many measures have been taken to prevent torture. Regarding technical cooperation needs, Morocco referred to the national report, which provides some ideas by way of indication, and added areas such as the elaboration and implementation of training programmes. Another example is the organization of meetings on best practices regarding the preparation of national reports, and support to the publication and dissemination of documentation for the general public and adapted to different age groups. A further example is the support to the development of specific radio and television programmes in the area of human rights, and the organizations of training seminars for law enforcement officials. As for human rights education, human rights are now part of schools’ curricula. In this respect, Morocco recalled its initiative in collaboration with Switzerland, which led to the adoption of the Human Rights Council resolution on human rights education. 50. Belarus noted the consultation and broad participation of civil society actors in the preparation of the report, and Morocco’s institutional structure to promote and protect human rights. Belarus invited Morocco to share its positive experience with the work of the CCDH, especially where recommendations have been implemented by the Government. 51. The Islamic Republic of Iran appreciated the valuable contribution of Ambassador Loulichki to the UPR process, and commended Morocco’s commitment to the UPR process and its valuable efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights. It asked Morocco to elaborate further on the steps taken by the Government to promote a culture of human rights. 52. Bosnia and Herzegovina expressed appreciation for the contribution of the Ambassador during the institution-building process. It referred to the fact that the Moroccan judiciary has confirmed the primacy of international human rights law over the domestic law in a number of decisions, and asked for clarifications on the status of international human rights instruments visà-vis national law, especially CEDAW, as well as on the definition of the principle of equality and the definition of discrimination on the basis of sex. 53. The Netherlands made comments, in addition to the questions submitted in writing to Morocco. It encouraged Morocco to closely look at remaining IER recommendations. The Netherlands recommended that Morocco extend a standing invitation to all special procedures. It also commended Morocco on its efforts to bring its national legislation in line with its international human rights obligations and recommended that Morocco further harmonize its domestic law with international standards in areas such as the press code and the right to privacy. 54. Jordan noted Morocco’s efforts regarding the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as legislative reforms. It asked for further information on measures adopted to include human rights education in the school curricula. 55. Benin welcomed the progress achieved in the field of human rights and referred to the workshop organized on the UPR mechanism in Rabat. 56. Djibouti stated that the report highlighted progress in implementing human rights in Morocco. 57. According to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, promotion and protection of human rights are cornerstones in Morocco. The Constitution protects various rights, including the right to education