Criminal policy in its confrontation Crimes Related to National Security in the Kurdistan Region "An Analytical Study"

Abstract

State security, as a sphere of life related to statehood, stands as one of the main pillars of stability, exerting a significant impact on the progress and development of the state and the country. It encompasses the organization of political, military, economic, and social activities. Despite being perceived primarily as a political issue linked to state sovereignty, security is a crucial aspect within the realm of criminal law and state policy. This is essential for legally regulating and identifying criminal actors who pose a threat to the stability and security of society.

The legislative philosophy and legal principles concerning state security issues vary across states and societies, contingent upon their political, constitutional, and legal systems. Following the transformation in the Iraqi political system and the establishment of the new Iraq based on the 2005 constitution, the Kurdistan Region, as a federal constitutional entity, gained the right to draft its own laws. This autonomy facilitated the formulation of a legislative policy tailored to the nature of Kurdish society. Consequently, the Kurdistan Region suspended several legal provisions in Iraq and developed an independent criminal policy distinct from federal Iraq, reflecting the perspectives of Kurdish society.

This study constitutes a scientific attempt to investigate the criminal legislative policy related to state security in the Kurdistan Region using analytical methods.