Iraq: Political parties refuse to target the Federal Court and warn against harming security and sta

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[size=52]Iraq: Political parties refuse to target the Federal Court and warn against harming security and stability[/size]

[size=45]Iraqi political forces and figures expressed their rejection of what they described as “harm” to the Federal Court (the highest judicial authority in Iraq) and its president, Judge Jassem Al-Amiri, against the backdrop of the attack it is being exposed to as a result of its recent decisions related to the upcoming legislative elections in the Kurdistan region, and also the file of “localization” of employee salaries. The Kurds “federally.” These forces warned of the danger of questioning the independence of the court, and stressed the necessity of adhering to the principle of separation of powers.
A statement provided by the media department of the Shiite “coordination framework” stated, “The coordination framework emphasizes the importance of adhering to the principle of separation of powers and not extending any authority over the other in order to preserve the constitutional balance in decision-making and implementation and oversight mechanisms.”
The statement added, “The coordination framework views with respect and appreciation the Federal Supreme Court and its president, Judge Jassim Al-Amiri, and affirms its respect for the court’s decisions and not to belittle them. It also calls on all forces to adhere to the same approach.”
The “Framework” statement indicated “the commitment of all its forces to previous decisions of the Federal Supreme Court, despite the fact that some of them were not in its interest, but the commitment came within the framework of respect for the constitutional authority of the judiciary.”
Meanwhile, the acting Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, warned of attempts to target the Federal Supreme Court, describing these attempts as “dangerous” and exposing the country’s security to a threat.
His media office said, in a statement, that Al-Mandalawi “expressed the legislative authority’s support for the Federal Supreme Court, in a way that enhances its role in preserving the unity of Iraq, preserving the constitution, protecting the modern democratic system, implementing justice, and achieving the rule of law.”
According to the statement, he warned against “attempts to target the Federal Supreme Court, undermine its legitimacy and independence, and question the integrity of its decisions,” describing this as a dangerous step that exposes the country’s security and stability to a threat. He also called for the need to “support its efforts in addressing national issues and preserving the constitution and public money.”
Also, the “Turkmen Framework” bloc announced its rejection of insulting the Federal Court, and considered that its aim was to mislead public opinion.
She added in a press statement: “The Federal Supreme Court has proven, since its formation in 2005 to the present day, that it is an independent court that is not affected by any political pressures, and it implements the tasks entrusted to it with complete impartiality, whether with regard to interpreting the texts of the Constitution or monitoring the constitutionality of laws and regulations.” In force, as well as adjudicating disputes that occur between the federal government, provincial governments, municipalities, and local administrations, or with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, as well as approving the results of local or parliamentary elections and other tasks that fall within the core of its jurisdiction.
The bloc affirmed its rejection of “all types of abuse directed at the Federal Supreme Court through allegations that have no basis in reality, calling into question the professionalism and independence of the work of the Federal Court and its members of the judges.” She added: “We also affirm our rejection of the accusations made from time to time by some politicians with the aim of misleading Iraqi public opinion for personal or partisan ends against this institution, which operates completely independently of any political pressures or dictates.”
It also called on the legislative and executive authorities to “take practical steps in this regard, by enacting deterrent laws that preserve the judiciary’s position as the highest independent judicial authority in the country, and as a guarantee of the rule of law in Iraqi society, and to take the necessary legal measures against those who seek to distort the reputation of the court and its members with allegations.” It is not based on concrete evidence in the media, the press, or on social networking sites, and to prevent any future abuse or abuse against official Iraqi institutions.”
Representative Alaa Al-Delfi called for the defense of the Federal Court, considering that it is being subjected to a major, systematic attack. He said in a press statement: “The Federal Supreme Court, specifically its president, Judge Jassim Al-Amiri, is being subjected to a major, systematic, and deliberate attack from inside and outside, and the goal of this attack is to undermine and harm these people.” “The institution by demolishing it,” stressing the necessity of “confronting and defending it at all levels to repel and repel this attack.”
He pointed out that “the Federal Court has the credit for political stability, preserving gains, stabilizing the pillars of the system, and respecting the rule of law.”
On the other hand, the Iraqi politician Mishaan Al-Jubouri said that he was threatened by the President of the Federal Court, Jassim Al-Amiri, to drop his membership from Parliament, if he did not abandon the “tripartite alliance” that included the Sadrist movement, the Sovereignty Alliance, and the Democratic Party, an alliance that was formed after the recent legislative elections, but it It quickly disintegrated as the Sadrists withdrew from the political process.
A number of Kurdish officials and politicians in Kurdistan (most notably the Kurdistan Democratic Party) questioned the independence of the Federal Court and its decisions,
but the court announced that it was being subjected to a “politicized” media attack, while stressing that all necessary legal measures would be taken to deter and thwart it.
A court statement stated earlier, “The purpose of the Federal Supreme Court exercising its jurisdiction is the correct application of the Constitution, ensuring the unity of Iraq and building a democratic republican, representative, parliamentary system, based on the peaceful transfer of power and fair distribution of wealth, in addition to other constitutional foundations, for the purpose of building The state is in a way that achieves the spread of justice, the elimination of injustice, the preservation of public funds and their use for the benefit of the people, and the realization of the sovereignty of the law. This requires that all authorities must adhere to the limits of their constitutional powers, and that local authorities should not exercise the exclusive powers of the federal authorities, because this relates to the sovereignty and unity of the country, with the necessity of exercising local authorities. For regions or governorates not organized into a region, for other jurisdictions, taking into account the shared jurisdictions between the federal and local authorities.
It indicated that “as a result of its decisions taken to preserve the Constitution, it is subjected to an internal and external media attack to discourage it from fulfilling its constitutional duties towards the nation and the people, and that this attack is politicized and aims to harm the reputation of the Federal Supreme Court and target its legitimacy. It is considered an attack on the independence of the judiciary, which requires taking all legal measures.” necessary to deter and thwart it.”[/size]
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