Category : Rule of Law

civilrights , civilsociety , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Comments: Freedom of Expression

View Analyzes the roots of the right to freedom of expression in the Iraq Constitution and international treaties and covenants. Freedom of expression also includes the right of assembly...

constitutional , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo on Speaker’s Term in Office

View Identifies, through comparative state analysis, international approaches to fixed terms for parliamentary leaders. Suggests that not all parliamentary systems recognize the role of parliamentary leaders or speakers, but...

civilrights , civilsociety , economicrights , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo on Nationality

View Identifies, through comparative state practice, international approaches to naturalization and citizenship legislation. Examines practices in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, and other states...

civilrights , civilsociety , economicrights , minority , rulelaw , womansrights — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo on Implementing International Human Rights Related Treaty Obligations in Iraq

View Analyzes potential conflicts in the authority for implementing human rights treaties under the Iraqi Constitution and outlines the basic process for pursuing treaty implementation. Discusses several options for...

civilsociety , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo on an Independent Commission for Civil Society

View Analyzes the potential impact of the following options regarding whether a future Independent Commission for Civil Society can be called for as part of the draft NGO law:...

economicrights , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo Legal Approach on 2009 Budget Law Articles

View Advises on the draft Budget Law for 2009 by analyzing the Ministry of Finance’s amendments to the draft Budget Law for 2009 and the commentary of Taleb Ayfan,...

constitutional , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Comments on Draft Law on Federation Council

View Analyzes and comments on the Federation Council draft law. Main areas of concern and comment include that the present law does not include independent representation of the region...

constitutional , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Memo on Constitutional Provisions Related to the Authorities of Upper and Lower Legislative Houses

View Provides provisions from the German, South African, Egyptian, and Nigerian constitutions related to the relative authorities of each country’s upper and lower legislative houses. Constitutional provisions provided include...

economicrights , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

Legal Memorandum Trade Union and Syndicate Legislation: International Practice

View Provides a comparative analysis of international practice with respect to the bifurcation of trade union and syndicate laws. Examines legislative practice in the United States, Germany, Jordan, and...

civilrights , constitutional , economicrights , judiciary , rulelaw — October 6, 2022

IILHR Comments on Constitutional Amendments

View Provides commentary and analysis on amendments to the Iraqi Constitution.