A/HRC/14/10 and secondary education for all. In that regard, Bahrain requested further information about the efforts made to formulate strategic plans for the achievement of the Millennium Development goals related to education. 39. Nigeria welcomed Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the United Nations human rights system, including its regular reporting to treaty bodies and the standing invitation extended to special procedures. Nigeria applauded the provision of free education and the high literacy rate attained, and noted progress made in the areas health care, including for persons with disabilities; housing; employment; and the fight against trafficking. It praised the achievement of Millennium Development goals related to poverty reduction and urged the consolidation of national institutions. 40. Hungary expressed concern at the fact that the two existing human rights institutions could not consider complaints regarding various political and institutional branches of power, and asked whether the planned amendment to the law regulating the status of the Human Right Commissioner would remedy the situation. It also asked what additional measures would be taken to address torture and ill treatment. Finally, it asked whether there were plans to facilitate the work of civil society organizations. Hungary made recommendations. 41. Turkey noted with appreciation the progress made in the area of human rights, as shown by Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2010. It welcomed the National Human Rights Action Plan and Kazakhstan’s cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. Turkey requested further information about individual complaint mechanisms with regard to alleged human rights violations. With regard to human rights education, Turkey praised the establishment of accessible centres of legal information. 42. Belarus appreciated Kazakhstan’s attachment to the promotion of human rights and noted its active cooperation with special procedures, to which it had extended a standing invitation, and with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It observed that Kazakhstan had achieved tangible successes in protecting the rights of its citizens and highlighted Kazakhstan’s work to combat human trafficking. Belarus made recommendations. 43. France asked, regarding draft legislation on domestic violence, if Kazakhstan planned to carry out a public campaign to encourage victims to lodge complaints and to train law enforcement personnel. Regarding allegations of torture, France inquired what measures had been taken to ensure independent and effective investigations. Finally, concerning the adoption of a National Human Rights Action Plan, it asked about measures taken to ensure its implementation. France made recommendations. 44. Belgium welcomed the progressive abolishment of the death penalty, including through the moratorium of 2003 and the constitutional review of 2007. Belgium expressed concern about the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, who were often sent back without regard for the principle of non-refoulement. Belgium made recommendations. 45. The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan’s national report and the country’s replies to its advance questions and very informative introductory statement, and made a number of recommendations. 46. Egypt commended Kazakhstan’s achievements in fulfilling its human rights obligations, in particular with regard to economic, social and cultural rights. It highlighted efforts aimed at poverty reduction. Egypt welcomed the launching of the new development plan for 2020, as well as the adoption of a National Human Rights Action Plan for 2009-2012. Egypt also made recommendations. 8