Majida S. Ismael

Majida S. Ismael

PhD in constitutional law from University of Liverpool-UK. Former lecturer at the university of Dohuk.

Articles of the Author

Education

Setting the rules of the game: The Federal Supreme Court has empowered itself to take on legislative powers

Politics

Kurdistan in the politics of the judiciary in Iraq: the Federal Supreme Court as a challenge or an opportunity

The Federal Supreme Court of Iraq from interpreting to amending the constitution: KRG’s oil judgement as an example

Devolution of power without a robust accountability system will weaken Kurdistan Region

Becoming prime minister amid breaches of constitutional deadlines and rules

KRG Reform Bill: Legalizing early retirement for top officials a step backward

Amending Iraq’s constitution is hard, but not impossible

Is putting Islamic jurists with veto power on Iraq’s Supreme Court a constitutional requirement or a legislative choice?

The Kurdistan Region holds elections but lacks key institutions of the rule of law

How politicians in Iraq use constitutional, legal rules to compete for influence, authority, and power

Desire and Reality: Proposed law designed to drive US forces out of Iraq

How Iraq’s Supreme Court can end ongoing legal battle over MPs retirement benefits