On 26 March 2009, the Presidency Council (President Jalal Talabani, Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi, Vice President Adel Abdul Mahdi) effectively vetoed the 2009 budget law by sending it back to the Council of Representatives which had approved it on March 5. see Musings on Iraq UPDATE: The Presidency Council did approve the $58.9 billion budget […]
Read MoreThe International Institute for the Rule of Law (IIRL) is an Iraqi NGO (Executive Director, Sermid al-Sarraf) established with the objectives of: Acknowledging and supporting the long and respected judicial tradition in Iraq and work to ensure its independence Bolstering the Rule of Law in its various manifestations Building internal capacity among Iraqis and their […]
Read MoreOn 16 March 2009, GJPI hosted the Legal Advisors to the Presidency Council and the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs team from the US Embassy. Judge Ameer Al-Shamary, Director General of the Presidency Council Legal Directorate, Dr. Munif Al-Shamary, Legal Advisor to VP Tariq Hashimi, Judge Mrs. Nawal, Legal Assistant to Judge Ameer, Ms. Meelad Baythoon, […]
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