Kurdistan Parliament Calls on Parliamentary Blocs to Submit Nominees for Legal Committee

ARK News.. The Presidency of the Kurdistan Region Parliament on Sunday, November 8, 2026, called on all parliamentary blocs to submit the names of their nominees for membership in the Legal Committee by Monday at the latest, paving the way for the committee to begin its legislative work.

According to Kurdistan24, Parliament Secretary Mona Qahwaji said, "Following a request from the Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament addressed to the parliamentary blocs, we call on all blocs within Parliament to submit the names of their representatives for membership in the Legal Committee by tomorrow in order to complete the committee’s formation and enable it to begin its official duties.”

The source reported that several parliamentary blocs have already finalized their nominees and intend to submit their names to the presidency between Sunday and Monday.

The Legal Committee is considered one of the most important and influential parliamentary committees. Most draft and proposed laws are referred to it to determine their legal course and prepare their wording before they are put to a vote.

The Kurdistan Parliament resumed its sessions on November 4, with 52 lawmakers in attendance. They unanimously elected the new parliamentary leadership, with each candidate receiving 52 votes. The new presidency comprises Vala Farid as speaker, Rami Nouri as deputy speaker, and Mona Qahwaji as parliament secretary.

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