AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. FAIQ ZAIDAN, PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COUNCIL IN IRAQ
Research Department
The judicial authority (with its formations and institutions) is one of the fundamental authorities in stabilizing the political system, along with the rest of the authorities and formations that are organized in the formation of the state building.
In post-2003 Iraq, the permanent constitution stipulated the formation of the judiciary in Chapter Three of Section Three in Articles (90-101), and the constitutional legislator dealt with this in detail by the Supreme Judicial Council and its organs and the Federal Supreme Court.
In view of the effective and sensitive role of the judicial authority in the political, constitutional, and administrative life in all countries of the world. Iraq, as a country with a new political system, there is no doubt that the judiciary and courts – in their diversity and degrees – have a position, role, and influence on the overall public life.
From here, we at Al-Baidar Center for Studies and Planning sought to get acquainted with the opinions and perceptions of the Supreme Judicial Council, represented by its President, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, on a number of important and sensitive issues. We raised a number of questions and inquiries regarding issues that have priority due to the various developments in the political system in Iraq, especially; Evaluation of the constitutional experience in Iraq, the constitutional amendment, the most important items that need a constitutional amendment, the structure of the judicial authority in its two wings, the Supreme Judiciary Council and the Federal Court in the constitution, the role of the Public Prosecution in combating corruption, and other issues that were discussed in this special interview.
We hope that the ideas that were talked about will illuminate some ambiguous spaces in the context of this dialogue and that the opinions presented will be an opportunity for discussion and crystallization of perceptions among the intellectual, academic, and media elites, and hopefully contribute to building a promising state and effective institutions in achieving the public interest. In conclusion, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the President of the Supreme Judicial Council for providing this good opportunity. Al-Baidar Center for Studies and Planning is always keen to take advantage of all available opportunities and capabilities that support the project of human development and the state in Iraq.
