Tag : Legal Memoranda and Analysis
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Criteria for Selecting Commissioners of the High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq Composition and Mechanism of Secretariat
View Examines and compares the selection criteria for Human Rights Commissioners in Canada, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Kenya, and Australia. Suggests criteria related to language skills, educational qualifications, and professional...
Access to Housing for Vulnerable Populations in Iraq
View Presents, through comparative analysis of state practices, options regarding how Iraq can provide access to housing for its vulnerable populations. Specifically examines the way in which other countries...
