Institute for International Law and Human Rights
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Publications & Resources
IILHR’s work includes extensive participation in drafting more than 100 different analyses of legislative and constitutional issues for the Iraqi Council of Representatives and the Kurdistan Regional Parliament. IILHR has also provided commentary on approaches to a broad spectrum of issues, including constitutional review, gender law, Iraq’s human rights commission, social safety net development, freedom of expression and information, accountability, transitional justice, cultural heritage, and minority rights.
Roundtable Discussion on Developing and Strengthening Legislative Efforts in Iraq on Non-Custodial Enforcement Measures
On 21-22 July 2024, IILHR held a roundtable event for key legislators, members of the judiciary, government actors and civil society on the topic of legislating a system of non-custodial enforcement measures in order to reduce the burden on the judiciary and lower the number of prisoners in Iraq’s overcrowded prisons. Participants discussed two documents – a draft law on substituting prison time with monetary payments and a proposed draft on non-custodial enforcement measures. Although it is not yet introduced to the Council of Representatives at the time of writing, the latter document is more comprehensive than the former and will be introduced to the Council of Representatives in the near future. The attached document contains commentary on the provisions of the proposed draft on non-custodial measures. All comments originated from participants during the workshop.
Civil & Political Rights | Civil Society | Judiciary | Rule of Law
Legislative Considerations for Alternatives to the Imprisonment and Monetary Penalties Systems in Iraq
This memorandum examines the current state of the justice system in Iraq that is giving rise to the need for reconsideration of the existing system of penal sanctions. It provides background information for legislators on various non-custodial sanctions used in countries around the world and includes an overview of international standards relevant to the topic. Key comparative examples are provided from United Arab Emirates, Canada, Kenya, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe, among others. The paper concludes with an additional proposal to modernize the existing monetary penalty system in Iraq.
Civil & Political Rights | Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights | Judiciary | Rule of Law
IILHR Comments: Federal Supreme Court
Analyzes and comments on the Federal Supreme Court draft law. Main areas of concern and comment include the delineation of too much power to one individual; and the need to clarify and further explain the process and mechanics of the court. Suggests adding several articles from the constitution to the preamble of the law. Provides article-by-article analysis.
Constitutional Development | Judiciary
IILHR Comments: Higher Judicial Council
Analyzes and comments on the Higher Judicial Council draft law. The main areas of concern and comment include the delineation of too much power into the hands of one individual; the mechanics of the law need to be expanded upon and clarified (nomination, election, and appointment); and the fact that two articles may be unconstitutional as written. Provides article-by-article analysis.
Constitutional Development | Judiciary
IILHR Comments on Constitutional Amendments
Provides commentary and analysis on amendments to the Iraqi Constitution.
Civil & Political Rights | Constitutional Development | Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights | Judiciary | Rule of Law
Constitutional Court
Provides a country-by-country analysis of constitutional courts. Provides analysis of the composition, qualifications, role/jurisdiction, president, and financial aspects of the constitutional courts of Romania, Poland, Afghanistan, and Spain.
Constitutional Development | Judiciary | Rule of Law
Higher Judicial Council
Provides country-by-country analysis of Higher Judicial Councils (HJCs). Examines the composition of such bodies, the appointment process, the role/jurisdiction of HJCs, the president, and the financing. Compares HJCs in Spain, Italy, and Romania.
Constitutional Development | Judiciary
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