Baghdad: The Presidency of the Council of Representatives has approved an official request to include a vote on the “Draft Law on the Right to Access Information” in the agenda of upcoming parliamentary sessions. This decision marks a significant step towards addressing issues related to transparency and public access to information.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the request was adopted by the Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Tourism, Antiquities, and Media. The inclusion of this draft law on the parliamentary agenda signals a commitment to advancing legislative measures that may enhance the public’s right to information. The upcoming vote is anticipated to be a pivotal moment in the legislative process concerning information access rights in the country.