Century After the Enactment of the Iraqi Constitution: The College of Law Discusses the Constitution’s Centennial in a Scientific Symposium

The College of Law at the University of Samarra discussed “One Hundred Years of the Iraqi Constitution” in a scientific symposium presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adnan Dhamen Mahdi, a member at the same College.
Dr. Adnan reviewed the origin and evolution of Iraqi constitutions from the issuance of the first law until the last one, as well as the constitutional and legal transformations, and provided a comparison between the Basic Law issued in 1925 and the 2005 Constitution.
Dr. Adnan explained the importance of the Constitution as the foundation that defines the form of the state and the system of government, in addition to regulating the relationship between the authorities (legislative, executive, and judicial). He affirmed that it is the guarantor of citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms.

In the same context, the presenter of the symposium highlighted the Constitution’s importance during the period of democratic transition, citing its role in building the state and the rule of law, and in promoting and protecting rights and freedoms in societies.

The symposium concluded by noting that the constitutional drafting and structure aimed to abort authoritarian regimes through various constitutional and legislative mechanisms and means.