Baghdad - INA
The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, affirmed on Saturday that the independence of the judiciary is the cornerstone of a modern constitutional state. He also indicated that the Iraqi judiciary performs its duties free from any influence or interference from the legislative and executive branches, or any other entity.
During his participation in the dialogue session for the heads of Arab supreme courts in Milan, Italy, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States through the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council stated, according to a statement from the judiciary received by the Iraqi News Agency, that "the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq and the Law of the Supreme Judicial Council stipulate the complete independence of the judiciary, thus making it an independent authority, in accordance with international principles of judicial independence."
He explained that "the Supreme Judicial Council has exerted significant efforts to solidify this independence on the ground, thereby strengthening public confidence in the judiciary, protecting rights, and upholding the principle of the rule of law." He noted that "the Council has been keen to build a modern and effective judicial system capable of confronting security and legal challenges."
He pointed out that "the Supreme Judicial Council has given considerable attention to developing the scientific and professional skills of judges, public prosecutors, and administrative staff through specialized training programs prepared annually in cooperation with international organizations, particularly in the areas of combating terrorism, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime."
He clarified that "the Iraqi Judicial Institute plays a pivotal role in preparing and qualifying judges and public prosecutors, and developing their scientific and professional capabilities to keep pace with legislative, legal, and technological developments."