Iraqi Parliament orders investigation into inmate welfare

Iraqi Parliament orders investigation into inmate welfare
2025-02-06 14:21

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani has instructed the Integrity Committee to establish a parliamentary investigative team to examine prison conditions, including the quality of food provided to inmates.

According to a statement from the Speaker’s media office, Al-Mashhadani issued the directive during a meeting on Thursday with Integrity Committee Chairman MP Ziyad Al-Janabi. The discussion covered the state of correctional facilities under the Ministry of Justice and complaints submitted to Parliament regarding inmates' living conditions.

Emphasizing the critical role of parliamentary oversight, Al-Mashhadani underscored the necessity of ensuring accountability within correctional institutions. He stressed that committees must actively monitor executive bodies, address public concerns, and thoroughly investigate reports related to prisoner welfare.

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