Legal Expert: Protecting the Citizen Requires Strict Application of the Law and Activating Accountability Mechanisms

Human rights activist Ali Habib explained that the Iraqi constitution possesses a solid legal arsenal to ensure the dignity of citizens and prevent arbitrariness, but the challenge lies in the lack of actual application of those texts. Habib clarified that achieving justice requires an independent judiciary and swift procedures away from political or administrative influences. He called for strengthening the role of the Human Rights Commission and expanding reliance on modern technologies such as surveillance cameras in detention centers to ensure transparency and hold violators accountable by the force of law.