Baghdad:The Supreme Judicial Council engaged in a workshop focusing on the “Drafting Justice” initiative related to the International Crimes Bill. The event, organized in collaboration with the organization “Yazda,” aimed to discuss the priorities of survivors and civil society, review proposed legal recommendations, identify key amendments, and agree on practical follow-up steps to support the legislative process.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Council, represented by Judicial Supervisor Judge Nasser Omran, emphasized the draft law as a pivotal milestone in Iraq’s commitment to ending impunity for perpetrators and securing justice for victims. Omran highlighted the importance of aligning national legislation with international criminal law standards to ensure the prosecution of serious crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

The workshop featured extensive participation, including members of the Council of Representatives, government officials, representatives of victims from the “Nahoud Survivors Network,” civil society organizations, legal experts, as well as representatives from diplomatic missions and United Nations agencies. The Supreme Judicial Council, under its leadership, reiterated its dedication to upholding the rule of law and national justice, bolstering public and international confidence in Iraq’s judicial system.