Tag : Legal Memoranda and Analysis

civilrights , civilsociety , economicrights , minority , rulelaw , womansrights — September 26, 2022

Moving the Issue of Minorities in Iraq Forward

View Outlines a range of potential actions that IILHR could take to advance the cause of minority rights, representation, protection, and cohesion, within the context of our grant with...

civilrights , economicrights , minority , rulelaw , womansrights — September 26, 2022

Comparative Analysis of Minority Protection Legislation

View Examines state practice regarding the necessary and common components of minority legislation. Comprehensive legislation should include anti-discrimination measures, minority rights legislation, and the creation of institutions to monitor...

civilrights , economicrights , rulelaw , womansrights — September 26, 2022

A Comparative Look at Implementing Human Rights Commission Laws

View Offers recommendations for the implementation of the Law of the High Commission for Human Rights by presenting comparative findings on national human rights institutions in various states. States...

rulelaw — September 26, 2022

Classification of Laws in Iraq

View Examines and classifies existing Iraq laws to (a) determine continuing validity, the need for amendment, and the need for repeal, and (b) organize in a way which provides...

constitutional , rulelaw — September 26, 2022

A Comparative Look at Referendum Laws

View Defines referendum as a direct democracy procedure and outlines reasons for a referendum. Describes the institutional frameworks including regulation, types, subjects, and legal consequences. Also analyzes procedural frameworks...

civilrights , civilsociety , constitutional , economicrights , minority , womansrights — September 26, 2022

Minority Protections in Iraq: Implementing Article 125 of Iraq’s Constitution

View Analyzes minority autonomy issues as a way to further implement Iraq’s Constitution and comply with the legislative requirements for local administrations called for in Article 125. Provides a...

constitutional , rulelaw — September 26, 2022

List of Constitutional Laws to be Legislated by Iraqi Council of Representatives Related to State Building

View Relates each law pending in the Council of Representatives to the article of the constitution authorizing its implementation.

constitutional , rulelaw — September 26, 2022

Interpreting Article 56 of the Iraqi Constitution: The Timing of the Next Parliamentary Elections

View Provides basis and precedent for interpreting Article 56 in terms of the “fourth year” ending on 31 December 2009 or, alternatively, on 28 February 2010. Identifies that the...

civilrights , economicrights , minority , rulelaw , womansrights — September 26, 2022

Comparative Look at International Standards and Best State Practices on Anti-Discrimination Legislation

View Identifies, though comparative state practice, the necessary and common components of anti-discrimination legislation and implementation in contemporary states based on international standards. Suggests that the enumeration of the...

constitutional , rulelaw — September 26, 2022

Comparison of the Authorities of the Upper and Lower Legislative Houses

View Examines the relative authorities of the upper and lower legislative houses in Germany, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. Considers whether the upper house should have jurisdiction equal to...