Analysis by Neda Salamzadeh
This two-part analysis looks at Iraq’s Anti-Terrorism Law and how it is used in the trials of suspected members of the Islamic State (IS), identifying potential issues with the law and its application. The author concludes that the Iraqi government is unlikely to achieve stability without significant changes that address the shortcomings of this law. The paper will first assess the law itself to determine the most problematic aspects, showing how these specific shortcomings violate human rights, benefit the majority at the cost of the minority, and allow for the continuation of corrupt government dealings.