A/HRC/14/37 detention centres. This was a procedure that the Government of Iraq intended to promote through transparent means. 558. After the universal periodic review discussion in February 2010, the Ministry of Human Rights and the Commission on Public Integrity, one of the independent bodies in Iraq, had signed a document of cooperation and partnership to enforce the United Nations Convention against corruption and the direct implementation of the national strategy to combat corruption in Iraq through a national plan, which would continue through 2014. 559. Iraq emphasized that its approval of most recommendations confirmed its positive approach to dealing with the various aspects of human rights. Some of the rejected or adjourned recommendations conflicted with the present political and legal circumstances in Iraq, thus the delegation suggested putting those recommendations on hold, even though it would continue to make considerable efforts to provide suitable grounds for their acceptance and implementation at the earliest time. 560. The delegation reported that the committee involved in writing the report for the universal periodic review had lost two of its members while performing their duties. The first one was lost in a terrorist bombing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the second after the Working Group session, on the return of the delegation. Dr. Thamer Kamel was assassinated on the second day of his return. 561. The delegation emphasized that, despite the delay in installing the new parliament, the relevant institutions continued to review legislations and regulations to make them compatible with human rights. Many existing draft laws are also to be proposed to the new parliament, as they are ready to be passed. 562. The delegation noted that the Iraqi reporting committees on treaty obligations continued to compile information to finalize their reports on time. The finalization of the reports would follow the same procedure as the one for the universal periodic review report. Drafts would be posted on the website of the Ministry of Human Rights for relevant stakeholders to make their comments. Reports would be finalized in the light of the comments received. 563. The delegation concluded by thanking national, regional and international nongovernmental organizations for their contributions, as they had had a significant and positive impact on the final report. The delegation thanked UNAMI and the United Nations working in Iraq and Jordan for their strong support for the Government, and the nongovernmental organizations for building greater capacity for the preparation of human rights reports. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 564. Algeria welcomed the importance given by Iraq to the universal periodic review recommendations and the consideration of the report, and highlighted Iraq’s achievements, despite the difficulties it faced. It noted that the majority of recommendations had been accepted by Iraq, which demonstrated its commitment to protect human rights. Algeria appreciated the acceptance of its five recommendations as part of its contribution to the interactive dialogue. It emphasized again the importance of national reconciliation and the support for national unity, and highlighted the importance of stability of the security situation, to allow its people to end the difficulties faced in recent history. 565. Saudi Arabia noted with interest that Iraq had accepted most of the recommendations and engaged in a positive manner with the Council mechanisms. Iraq’s cooperation with all human rights mechanisms and its readiness to pursue its international cooperation and positive dialogue on human rights issues clearly demonstrated its 132 GE.12-17781