Within the framework of the bilateral programme entitled "Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism in Iraq", UNODC/TPB held a workshop to review Iraq's counter-terrorism draft law in Amman from 26-28 April 2016.
The workshop aimed to advise the relevant Iraqi authorities on the counter-terrorism draft law in the light of the issuance of their new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism law on 27 October 2015, Iraq's ratification of additional universal legal instruments against terrorism, and the adoption of relevant Security Council resolutions under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, in particular S/RES/2178 (2014) on the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters.
About 20 senior Iraqi officials, including senior judges, legal advisors of the President and Prime Minister, members of the Counter-Terrorism Commission, the National Security Advisory, the Central Bank, and Ministry of Environment participated in the workshop.
UNODC/TPB's and other regional and international experts delivered technical presentations and introduced comparative counter-terrorism legislations.
The workshop comprised a deep analysis of the draft law and an exchange of experiences and best practices on essential requirements for drafting a national CT legislation between experts and participants. In addition, a 16-page-report of the recommendations was drafted by UNODC/TPB's experts and sent to the Iraqi Government as a guide for preparing the final version accordingly, prior to referring it to the Parliament. Moreover, the recommendations have been brought to the attention of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee.
The workshop met the expectations of the Iraqi senior delegation. It was covered widely by media highlighting the excellent work of UNODC/TPB with Iraqi authorities, the importance of the workshop, and praising Japan's donations.
For more information, please see two media coverages: http://youtu.be/2xfYh_7t2g8, https://youtu.be/QmNT5oxeis8,
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