Dr. Twana A. Hassan Addresses the Integration of International Criminal Law in Kurdistan's Legal Framework

Dr. Twana A. Hassan, a research fellow at the Center for Gender and Development Studies (CGDS), delivered a compelling presentation on the "Importance of Integrating International Criminal Law into Kurdistan's Criminal Justice System" at a workshop held in Erbil from October 12 to 13, 2023. This event, organized by the Kurdistan Center for International Law (KCIL), gathered judges, prosecutors, judicial investigators, and senior legal advisors in Erbil for a comprehensive discussion on various facets of international criminal law in Kurdistan. A key focus of the discourse was the draft law titled "Combating and Punishment of International Crimes." The workshop aimed to cultivate a constructive dialogue on the critical significance of incorporating and adapting international criminal law within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).