CRIMINAL PROCEDURES IRAQI LAW (EGYPTIAN-FRENCH COMPARATIVE STUDY)

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Abbas Khudair Abbas1, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mustafa Ali2

Vol 18, No 8 ( 2023 )   |  Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 49-66   |   Published on: 13-08-2023

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Abstract
Iraq is considered the oldest country in the world to enact legislation, laws and legislations, which left us with the famous story of Hammurabi. The Iraqi legal system consists of a set of laws and legislation influenced by the country's history, culture, and political and social development. The sources of law in Iraq are diverse, including the constitution, laws enacted by the government, and the legal system related to the judiciary and the legal profession. The Iraqi constitution stipulates the legal bases, rights and freedoms enjoyed by the Iraqi citizen. There are many important laws in Iraq, including: Penal Code: This law defines the crimes and penalties stipulated in the Iraqi Personal Status Law: This law defines marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance and the general law of family businesses: This law defines the law of incorporation and management of companies, obligations of shareholders' rights and the labor law: This law regulates the employment relationship between workers and employers and defines the rights and obligations related to it. Civil Article Law: This law regulates civil disputes and economic compensation.

Keywords:
Iraqi Constitution - Egyptian Constitution - Rights and Freedoms - Penal Code.

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