A/HRC/14/37 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 493. The review of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held on 15 February 2010 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/IRN/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/IRN/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/IRN/3). 494. At its 24th meeting, on 10 June 2010, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of the Islamic Republic of Iran (see section C below). 495. The outcome of the review of Iran comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/14/12), the views of the Islamic Republic of Iran concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/14/12/Add.1 and A/HRC/14/12/Add.1/Corr.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 496. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged that the universal periodic review had provided a unique opportunity to review its country’s achievements, raise awareness about Iran’s practices and experience in the promotion of human rights, and listen to the viewpoints of States and civil society. Iran’s genuine intention in this process was to enhance national capacities for the promotion and protection of human rights. 497. During the review, the delegation answered as many questions as time allowed. Some of them remained unanswered. The delegation pledged to carefully assess all contributions, and would respond appropriately where important issues remained unaddressed. 498. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran reviewed all the recommendations made during at the seventh session of the Working Group, and had submitted an addendum with reflections and comments on both the rejected recommendations and those that were pending. 499. The delegation recalled that, of the 188 recommendations made during the Working Group session, Iran had accepted 123, did not support 45 and left 20 for further consultation at the national level. The delegation referred to the addendum (A/HRC/14/12/Add.1) for further information. 500. The Islamic Republic of Iran made specific comments with regard to some key issues. The accession to international human rights instruments entailed certain legal processes requiring the participation of Parliament. In fact, Parliament constantly reviewed and evaluated accession to international conventions in the light of domestic laws; hence, the Government was not in a position to make any prejudgement or predictions concerning the outcome of debates by Parliament. This was also true when it came to amendments to or revisions of legislation. 501. Regarding cooperation with the mechanisms of the Council, the delegation stated that six visits had been made, within the framework of a standing invitation, demonstrating 122 GE.12-17781