Third Consultative Session on the Draft Guide to Procedures in Criminal Courts Held in Sulaymaniyah

Within the framework of the project supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the third consultative meeting on the draft “Guide to Procedures in Criminal Courts” was held in Sulaymaniyah on 20 June 2026.
The meeting brought together 16 judges and public prosecutors, in addition to advisors of the Judicial Council, representatives and officials from the Office of the President of the Judicial Council, and the project coordinator within the Judicial Council.
At the outset of the meeting, Judge Badraddin Karim Barzanji, President of the Investigator Organization for the Rule of Law, delivered opening remarks in which he welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening judicial performance and enhancing the efficiency of procedures applied within criminal courts.
Subsequently, Judge Kamaran Rasul Saeed, representative of the Sulaymaniyah Court of Appeal, delivered the court’s remarks and expressed appreciation to the Investigator Organization for the Rule of Law for organizing and facilitating the consultative meeting.
Public Prosecutor Farooq Qadir Ahmed, representing the Public Prosecution Directorate in Sulaymaniyah, also addressed the participants and highlighted the significance of the initiative in advancing procedural practices and improving the effectiveness of criminal court operations.
During the meeting, the draft “Guide to Procedures in Criminal Courts” was presented by retired Judge Rahim Aqeeli. Participants then reviewed the draft and provided observations, comments, and recommendations aimed at enriching its content, ensuring its practical applicability, and enhancing its effectiveness within the criminal justice system.