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The Republic of Iraq's legal system is in a period of transition in light of the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 that led to the fall of the Ba'ath Party.Iraq does have a written constitution, as well as a civil, criminal and personal status law.
An amendment to Iraq’s 1959 Personal Status law was officially proposed in the Iraqi parliament on Aug. 4. The draft law could theoretically make it legal for girls as young as nine years old to ...
The first nationality law was passed in 1924, and that year, on 6 August, all people within the bounds of Iraqi jurisdiction automatically acquired Iraqi citizenship. [ 2 ] [ citation needed ] According to Zainab Saleh, "The 1924 Iraqi Nationality Law and its amendments bring to light the haunted origins of Arab nationalism" by defining Iraqis ...
The Egyptian personal status law of 1954 is applied. The personal status law is based on Sharia and regulates matters related to inheritance, marriage, divorce and child custody. Shari’a courts hear cases related to personal status. The testimony of a woman is worth only half of that of a man in cases related to marriage, divorce and child ...
"Iraq is a democratic country, so how can a law be passed against democracy and personal freedom?" he said. Associated Press writer Ali Jabar in Baghdad contributed to this report.
Article 1 of Civil Code also identifies Islamic law as a formal source of law. [83] Iraq had no Sharia courts but civil courts used Sharia for issues of personal status including marriage and divorce. In 1995 Iraq introduced Sharia punishment for certain types of criminal offences. [84]
The Iraqi Personal Status Law (1959) has to relevant provisions; Article 3 – Marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman to create children. Article 40 Section 2 – A legal separation may be granted if either spouse is unfaithful, with the act of homosexuality included as an example of being unfaithful.
5. Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Sinan al-Shabibi acknowledged that the CBI’s monetary policies have decreased Iraq’s core rate of inflation. The 12-month core inflation rate (excluding fuel and transport) was 16.5% in July, down from 31.9% at the end of 2006. 6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law