From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, the judiciary remains central to ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law.
From January 2024 to February 2025, the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases was implemented under the Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiatives for Environmental Justice Project, led by UNDP in cooperation with the Judicial Council in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with generous support from the European Union Delegation. Building on the first phase, this programme aimed to:
- Monitor grand corruption cases closely;
- Identify emerging trends and challenges;
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance judicial effectiveness;
- Support the region's anti-corruption and accountability objectives.
Monitoring covered criminal and misdemeanour courts in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok, in close coordination with the Judicial Council, Office of the Public Prosecutor, and Commission of Integrity. A total of 149 cases were monitored (103 new and 46 ongoing), enabling an in-depth understanding of judicial practices, institutional effectiveness, and legal frameworks for combating corruption.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of judicial and institutional developments, tracks progress on prior recommendations, and assesses shifts in prosecution, sentencing, and procedural reforms. It highlights significant institutional transformations, including the establishment of the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court and adoption of digital tools, and their contribution to enhancing integrity, transparency, and judicial efficiency.
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