A/HRC/28/14 of the Chief Public Prosecutor) to request a legal investigation and decision so that offenders can be held to account. It also contacted the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defence with a view to creating investigation boards to rule on cases involving allegations of torture. Detention and deprivation of liberty were subject to oversight by the Ministry of Human Rights, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and the judiciary to ensure human rights were being respected in places of detention. A number of executive measures had been introduced to ensure compliance with international commitments through training courses for persons working in the Ministry of Justice and law enforcement. Human rights were taught in police academies and institutions. 78. The delegation stated that the Constitution of Iraq states that education is the foundation of progress and provides that education and teaching must be free and compulsory. The plan for 2011–2020 focused on five priorities relating to the institutional framework, legal framework, quality education and funding of the education sector. In 2011 Iraq had adopted an act on illiteracy and established literacy centres in different administrative areas of Iraq. Human rights training was provided through education in different parts of the country. 79. In 2003, Iraq reviewed its legislation on the death penalty; however, exceptional circumstances were prevailing in the country, with men and women being killed daily in attacks. Given the circumstances, abolishing the death penalty called for a balance between the existing attitude and the situation that prevailed. The situation at the present time meant that human rights were not always respected. Iraq wished to review the application of death penalty and had established a department in the Ministry of Human Rights to look into the issue in the future. It was hoped that the penalty could be restricted to the gravest of crimes. 80. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia welcomed Iraqi ratifications and hoped that those commitments continued to be upheld, urged continued cooperation with all special procedures and encouraged full cooperation with the OHCHR investigative mission in Iraq. 81. Togo called for the perpetrators of violations of international human rights and humanitarian law to be held to account. It welcomed efforts to achieve the MDGs. 82. Tunisia welcomed the ratification of CAT, ICCPED and CRPD, the issuing of a standing invitation to special procedure mandate holders, and support for the empowerment of women. 83. Turkey noted efforts to improve human rights standards despite the dire security situation stemming from ISIL. It commended efforts to establish an inclusive, representative and cross-sectarian Government. 84. Turkmenistan welcomed action undertaken to improve the human rights situation in Iraq, noting accession to CRPD and the introduction of national legislation aimed at protecting human rights. 85. The United Arab Emirates noted with satisfaction the creation of a family court and four other courts on family violence, a national human rights centre and a supreme institute for the judiciary in Kurdistan. 86. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted with concern that the human rights situation had deteriorated. It welcomed commitments to inclusivity, protecting Iraqi citizens and holding those responsible for human rights violations to account. 87. The United States of America deplored the humanitarian crisis caused by ISIL, and urged Iraq to address past violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. 10