پەرلەمانی کوردستان
2021-02-18T21:45:45.000000Z
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, February 18, 2021
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued the following statement on a recent court decision:
The February 16th court sentencing of a number of detainees has stirred public concern. In accordance with the law, the defendants have the right to appeal the decision, and the Court of Appeal is obligated to review the decision in a way that upholds the legal and human rights of the defendants and the plaintiffs.
We are following this case closely, and reiterate our support for the rule of law, independence of the courts and human rights principles. No one is allowed to interfere with court procedures and decisions.
The people of Kurdistan will not allow the regress of freedom. The misuse of freedom to undermine freedom itself will not be tolerated either. Protecting and promoting freedom and democracy are solidified by the rule of law and the independence of the courts. The courts and respected judges must protect the independence of the law, so that the dignity of individuals and the dignity of the nation are protected by law.
I urge all citizens not to undermine the courts, laws and institutions, as they practice their right to criticize and exert pressure in a peaceful way. Mistrust in the rule of law will lead to insecurity and uncertainty. We should aim to strengthen the rule of law with constructive criticism and prevent mistrust in the legal system and institutions.
Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdistan Region President
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued the following statement on a recent court decision:
The February 16th court sentencing of a number of detainees has stirred public concern. In accordance with the law, the defendants have the right to appeal the decision, and the Court of Appeal is obligated to review the decision in a way that upholds the legal and human rights of the defendants and the plaintiffs.
We are following this case closely, and reiterate our support for the rule of law, independence of the courts and human rights principles. No one is allowed to interfere with court procedures and decisions.
The people of Kurdistan will not allow the regress of freedom. The misuse of freedom to undermine freedom itself will not be tolerated either. Protecting and promoting freedom and democracy are solidified by the rule of law and the independence of the courts. The courts and respected judges must protect the independence of the law, so that the dignity of individuals and the dignity of the nation are protected by law.
I urge all citizens not to undermine the courts, laws and institutions, as they practice their right to criticize and exert pressure in a peaceful way. Mistrust in the rule of law will lead to insecurity and uncertainty. We should aim to strengthen the rule of law with constructive criticism and prevent mistrust in the legal system and institutions.
Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdistan Region President
