Federal Supreme Court Rejects Appeals and Revokes Suspension of 3 Controversial Laws
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2025-02-11 14:40:10
Iraq's Federal Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to revoke its previous judicial injunction that had suspended the implementation of the three "controversial" laws: the General Amnesty Law, the Personal Status Law, and the Property Reclamation Law.
At the same time, the court emphasized that any laws contradicting the constitution cannot be enacted.
During a public session, the court president announced the dismissal of the legal challenge filed against the three laws.
Judge Jassim Abboud Al-Amiri, President of the Federal Court, highlighted the role of the Constitution in defining the framework of government, the powers and limitations of authorities, and the protection of rights and freedoms. He explained that the Iraqi parliament, elected by direct vote, represents the people and has the authority to legislate and make decisions. Al-Amiri also referenced Article 37 of the parliament’s internal regulations, which states that a new agenda item cannot be discussed until the previous one is concluded. He emphasized that no law may contradict the Constitution, which is the supreme law of Iraq according to Article 13 of the 2005 Constitution.