Iraqi Constitution - Addendum

Iraqi Constitution - Addendum

Iraq's Constitution reverses the old order's individual status before the state in matters involving a criminal charge. Like the United States, and as adopted by Russia - for greater individual freedom - the individual is presumed innocent when charged by the state with criminal acts. - The state must legally, properly, conclusively prove an accused guilty by fair trial - the individual doesn't begin by proving his innocence - one is presumed innocent at the start of any criminal process through trial Rights to remain silent or refuse testimony about oneself in criminal process and right to counsel are also guaranteed. Iraq's constitution has transitional elements for the new governemnt; and may be amended by large super majority - ie 3/4 of the Assembly etc - processes. A side note as to religion and the Iraqi state: Concerns as to religious power would be addressed by private -non-secular management of religions. Ordinarily, where they conflict or individual and collective needs and rights must be balanced -the citizens would address the matters through the secular courts. As an example -a religious exclusion from residence or social matriculation; religious taxation issues etc. State courts will otherwise not govern religious matters -and religious forums nor figures of religious authority shall not govern nor adjudicate secular matters.