The College of Law at the University of Baghdad discussed the dissertation entitled “Legislative Spending Policy for Correctional Institutions under Iraqi Legislation: A Comparative Study,” submitted by Muthanna Ali Daloul, in the Public Law. The discussion was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Conference Hall of the College.
The Dissertation Defense Committee consisted of:
- Prof. Dr. Saad Atiyah Hamad – Chairman
- Prof. Dr. Musaddaq Adel Talib – Member
- Prof. Dr. Rasha Mohammed Jaafar – Member
- Prof. Dr. Sabah Noman Rashid – Member
- Prof. Dr. Nawal Tariq Ibrahim – Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Ammar Fawzi Kadhim – Member and Supervisor
The dissertation aimed to clarify the concept and role of rehabilitation and correction for offenders and adult and juvenile delinquents, both males and females, according to the adopted classification and geographical distribution of correctional institutions within the Republic of Iraq. It examined the current conditions of these institutions and the rules governing rehabilitation within them in accordance with the provisions of the Iraqi Constitution. The study also sought to determine the role of changing public expenditure in the federal general budget of the Republic of Iraq.
The dissertation consisted of three chapters. The first chapter addressed the legal nature of Iraqi correctional institutions under Iraqi legislation. The second chapter examined the role of increased public expenditure in developing correctional institutions in accordance with Iraqi legislation. The third chapter presented an analytical comparison between the provisions of the applicable Iraqi legislation and the provisions of Islamic Sharia in characterizing the phenomenon of increased public expenditure on correctional institutions.
The dissertation concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which were:
- Developing the provisions of the amended Penal Code No. 111 of 1969 by expanding the scope of alternatives to custodial sentences, such as community service, electronic monitoring, and regulated financial penalties.
- Reformulating the provisions of the Law on the Public Institution for Social Reform in a manner that strengthens the human-rights-based and humanitarian character of correctional institutions, while explicitly providing for inmates’ rights to dignified treatment and healthcare.
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Unifying the institutional authority responsible for correctional institutions, or defining it more precisely, through a clear allocation of responsibilities among the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and other relevant bodies, in order to reduce overlapping jurisdictions and duplication.
