Although Iraq accepted UPR recommendations, the death penalty continues to be used in contravention of international standards, and torture and other ill-treatment of detainees remain rife. The culture of impunity is deeply rooted in Iraq and trials continue to be grossly unfair, with a reliance on “confessions” obtained under torture or coercion. Amnesty International regrets the rejection by Iraq of recommendations to establish a moratorium on the death penalty and to reduce the scope of crimes subject to the death penalty.
