Judicial Transition and Controversies: Iraq's Supreme Court in Focus
- Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council announced on Sunday that Chief Justice Jassim Mohammed Abboud Al-Amiri retired for health reasons and nominated Judge Munther Ibrahim Hussein as his successor.
- Al-Amiri's retirement follows a wave of at least nine judges resigning amid disputes over political interference and court rulings, creating concerns about the court's stability.
- In September 2023, the court invalidated the legislation that approved the Iraq-Kuwait maritime agreement, leading to diplomatic tensions and prompting legal challenges from Iraq's president and prime minister.
- Ali Al-Tamimi highlighted that the court is currently facing challenges due to internal administrative problems and potential political influence, adding that normal operations could resume if the judges who resigned were to return.
- Judge Hussein's appointment restores a quorum allowing the court to convene sessions and potentially certify the scheduled November 11 elections amid ongoing political tensions.
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Judicial Transition and Controversies: Iraq's Supreme Court in Focus
Iraq's top court resumes work as judges return following retirement of its president, Judge Al-Amiri, due to health reasons. Judge Mundher Ibrahim Hussein is appointed as his successor amidst controversies over rulings on political matters, including dismissal of Parliament Speaker and controversial laws affecting women's rights and regional tensions.
Iraq appoints new top judge amid treaty dispute with Kuwait
Iraq's top judicial authority has appointed a new chief for the Federal Supreme Court to contain a deepening legal crisis tied to political interference and mounting pressure to revive a disputed maritime border treaty with Kuwait. The Higher Judicial Council announced on Sunday the nomination of Judge Munthir Ibrahim Hussein, currently deputy head of the Federal Cassation Court, to replace outgoing Chief Justice Jassim Mohammed Aboud al-Omairi,…
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Iraq’s Chief Justice retires citing health concerns - Times Kuwait
In a development that could impact the ongoing Khor Abdullah dispute between Kuwait and Iraq, the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council announced the retirement of the Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Al-Amiri, citing health reasons. The council has nominated Judge Munther Hussein, the current Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Cassation, as his successor. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of the judiciary’s …
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