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Petition Calls for KRG Parliament to Take
Action Toward Implementing Law No. 8
21.6.2012
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June 21, 2012
ERBIL-Hewlęr,
Kurdistan region 'Iraq', — Kurdistan region On
Thursday, June 21, 2012, a petition that calls for
full implementation of Law No. 8: the Law Against
Domestic Violence in Kurdistan will be presented to
the Parliament spokesperson of the Kurdistan
Regional Government KRG in Erbil.
The Campaign for Lobbying for the Implementation of
Law No. 8: the Law Against Domestic Violence in
Kurdistan will present the petition, host a press
conference, and deliver a copy of the petition to
several KRG government official offices.
The schedule is as follows:
9 a.m. Presentation of Petition to KRG Parliament
and the Women’s Committee of Parliament
KRG Parliament Building
10 a.m. Press Conference
Location: In front of Parliament Building
10:30 a.m. to Noon Delivery of Petition to offices
of the KRG Prime Minister; the Judicial Council ,
the High Council of Women’s Affairs, the Ministry of
Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Interior
Location: Respective Government Offices
Contact: Falah Muradkahin, Wadi, e.V.
+964 0770 158 8173 , wadisul@yahoo.com
Bahar Munzir , PDA
+9647709102237 baharpda@yahoo.com
PETITION
Implementation of Law No. 8: the Law Against
Domestic Violence in Kurdistan on the First
Anniversary of the Law’s Passage
June 21, 2012
Submitted to:
• Parliament of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRG)
• KRG Prime Minister
• KRG Judicial Council
• KRG Prosecution
On June 21, 2011, Law No. 8: the Law Against
Domestic Violence in Kurdistan (KRG) was passed.
This was a major step forward in the pursuit of
eradicating domestic violence in the KRG.
On the first anniversary of the passing of the law,
however, we must share our observation that the law
has not been fully implemented.
This petition advocates for full implementation of
Law No. 8: the Law Against Domestic Violence in
Kurdistan (NR. 8 2011). We recognize and thank the
KRG Parliament for signing this law. The Kurdistan
Region and Iraq in general can be proud of this law.
It is a major step forward for this society to
recognize and face domestic violence as a crime.
At the same time, we are calling for government and
judicial leaders to once again pay attention to this
law. In theory, the KRG has a law against domestic
violence. In practice, however, it has not been
implemented within the past year.
We believe that now is the time to revisit NR. 8
2011 and address several important points so that we
can work together to implement the law.
Of particular concern is the lack of implementation
of the following phrases or articles of NR. 8 2011:
1. Not Implemented
First phrase of article NR. 3 by the Judicial
Council, which states:
• Establishment of a special court in Sulaimaniyah,
Erbil and Duhok provinces.
• Each province will have its own judge experienced
with the law.
2. Not Implemented
Fourth phrase of article NR. 3, which states:
• Compensation will be given to victims of domestic
violence. The compensation is given for victims’
social treatment so that they are able to live
successfully in the society.
3. Not Implemented
Fourth phrase of article NR. 3 by Ministry of
Interior, which states:
• Women police officers will be educated and trained
in the law and made available at police stations so
that female victims feel comfortable when reporting
domestic violence under the law.
4. Not Implemented
Article NR. 5 of the law, which states:
• Social help from civil works should be made
available to help solve the problems of families. If
they are unable to assist, they will refer the
families to another special court.
5. Not Implemented
• Article NR. 3 of the law by Ministry of Labour and
Social Affairs, which states:
A shelter to protect women from domestic violence
will be established. We view this as a vital point
in the law so that women have a safe haven from
those who might harm them.
Moreover, we ask that the following also occur:
The KRG ministry responsible for Law No. 8: the Law
Against Domestic Violence in Kurdistan should
provide clear instructions on how to implement the
law. With this ministry’s support, the law can be
effective. This is particularly true because the law
now states for the first time that FGM is a crime in
Iraqi Kurdistan.
Unfortunately, there is neither a move toward
implementation of this article in the law, nor is
there a serious plan to address this gross violation
of women and children’s rights by the KRG Ministry
of Health, Ministry of Justice, or Ministry of
Interior.
With this petition, we call on the Kurdish
government to demand that all ministries responsible
for implementing the law do so immediately.
The importance of this law cannot be underestimated,
and it is an opportunity for the KRG to demonstrate
that the region is taking a very positive,www.ekurd.net
important, and modern step forward with this law.
The role of the government is critical in following
up on the plans of the KRG ministries. We also
demand that the Judicial Council accelerate creation
of the special court as part of implementation of
this law.
It is our duty, as the non-governmental
organizations of this region as well as the media
and citizens of this society who participate on this
campaign and collaborate to approve this legal
force. At the end it is for safety and stability in
the societies daily life.
21-6.2012
The Campaign for Lobbying for the Implementation of
Law No. 8: the Law Against Domestic Violence in
Kurdistan – A group of 40 organizations,
institutions, and activists in Kurdistan Region of
Iraq
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