The Iraqi Judiciary: Undermined by Violent Intimidation, Corruption, and Politicization

The judiciary, reflecting the lack of security and pervasive corruption in all branches of the Iraqi government, has become a tool in the hands of criminal elements and political players, often cooperating with militia elements, intent on gaining greater power wealth rather than advancing the rule of law.

The Iraqi Judiciary: Undermined by Violent Intimidation, Corruption, and Politicization
People walk outside the Iraqi Criminal Court in Baghdad's Karkh district, Iraq, May 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)

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