According to reports, the Iraqi government confirmed that the decision to transfer elements of the terrorist group “ISIS” from Syrian territories to Iraq comes as a preemptive step aimed at protecting Iraqi national security.

It added that this decision was not taken arbitrarily but was based on precise studies and assessments, and that the judicial procedures for dealing with these individuals have already begun.

The Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council confirmed the start of taking judicial measures against the accused who will be handed over and placed in the relevant reform institutions.

It emphasized the necessity of documenting and archiving the committed terrorist crimes according to proper procedures, in coordination with the National Center for International Judicial Cooperation, in order to establish the facts of the cross-border criminal acts and ensure that no accused person escapes legal accountability.

Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council

The Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council is the highest judicial authority in Iraq, established under the 2005 constitution to oversee the federal court system and ensure its independence. It was formed following the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime to replace the previous centralized system, marking a key step in rebuilding Iraq’s judiciary based on the separation of powers.

National Center for International Judicial Cooperation

The National Center for International Judicial Cooperation (CNCJI) is a French public institution, established in 2002, that serves as the central authority for transmitting and receiving legal documents and requests for international judicial assistance in civil and commercial matters. It facilitates cooperation between foreign judicial authorities and French courts, ensuring the proper application of international conventions and European Union regulations. Its work is essential for cross-border litigation, the service of documents, and the taking of evidence abroad.