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    Chaos of opinions and fallacies plagues the process of amending the Personal Status Law

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    Chaos of opinions and fallacies plagues the process of amending the Personal Status Law Empty Chaos of opinions and fallacies plagues the process of amending the Personal Status Law

    Post by Rocky Wed 04 Sep 2024, 6:58 am

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    Baghdad/Al-Masala: A heated political battle is currently taking place in Iraq over amending the Personal Status Law, a law that regulates vital aspects of family life such as marriage, divorce and inheritance, while the proposed amendments to this law may have far-reaching effects on the social and political fabric of the country.
    The amendment of the Personal Status Law witnessed a noticeable transformation into a political conflict. Some political forces exploited it as a bargaining chip and pressure, which made passing the amendments a complex issue in which political and sectarian interests overlap.
    The controversial amendments caused a societal crisis between supporters and opponents, with opinions divided between religious and secular forces.
    Current indicators seem to indicate that the expected amendments will be based on Islamic principles, aiming to achieve a kind of balance and give freedom to all groups without exception.
    But this vision faces resistance from secular groups who believe that these amendments will negatively affect women's rights and reinforce old religious interpretations.
    Passing the amendments in the House of Representatives seems to be subject to political and parliamentary intersections. In light of the great divergence of opinions, it becomes difficult to achieve the required consensus. There is also an escalation in the controversy over the amendments, which is largely the result of political purposes and sectarian intersections.
    External pressures 
    Statements speak of external pressures from countries such as the United States, which is known for its interference in Iraq's internal affairs, while the Coordination Framework revealed that the existence of these pressures may complicate matters further, as some seek to prevent amending the law according to external directives, which increases the complexity of achieving internal consensus.
    The Iraqi parliament appears obliged to pass the law or cancel the amendment if no consensus is reached on it. However, given the current situation, the likelihood of reaching a consensus remains low due to the multiplicity and divergence of interests, both internal and external.
    What are the most prominent problems regarding amending the Personal Status Law?
    Amending the Personal Status Law in Iraq faces many problems that make the amendment process complex and full of challenges. Here are the most prominent of these problems:
    The difference in religious and secular views:
    Islamic movements: Some Islamic forces oppose amendments that they consider incompatible with the principles of Islamic law. They believe that the amendments may threaten religious values ​​and erode the religious foundations on which the personal status law is based.
    Secular movements: On the other hand, secular forces reject amendments based on religious principles, considering that this will lead to restrictions on women’s rights and equality. They believe that the law should be civil and not linked to religion to provide better protection for the rights of individuals.
    Political bargaining: Some political forces use the issue of amending the law as a bargaining chip in political negotiations, which complicates reaching a comprehensive consensus. The issue could turn into a bargaining tool between different political blocs.
    Pressure on Parliament: There are external and internal pressures on the Council of Representatives, whether from foreign countries or from local pressure groups, which further complicates the situation and makes it more difficult to pass the amendments.
    Social diversity: Iraqi society is ethnically and religiously diverse, and there is a great difference in opinions on the issue of personal status. This diversity causes a division in public opinion and makes it difficult to reach a social consensus on the amendments.
    Impact on families: The amendments could lead to major changes in how the law deals with issues such as divorce, custody and inheritance, which could directly impact families and households.
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