With Iraq reconstructing its government and law system following the 2003 fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, foreign companies have been largely immune to Iraqi law. 1 January saw this change. Nadia Salem reports
Since the 2003 US-led invasion, foreigners have enjoyed immunity from all legal processes in Iraq whether criminal, civil, administrative or bureaucratic. Even driving on the roads, foreigners were granted the right of way – but no more. With the Iraqi government and people resuming authority over their cities, the rule of law is being restored.
