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Al-rafidain of Law (ARLJ) has been published on behalf of the College of Law, University of Mosul, since 1996. We succeeded in re-issuing the journal immediately after the liberation of Mosul City from ISIS in 2017. It is an open-access journal published under the license of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY). ARLJ welcomes high-quality submissions, including articles, essays, case notes, comments, and reviews, which focus on Iraqi, Regional, or international legal developments.
It was published simultaneously with the Iraqi scientific journal website IASJ. It has been classified among several internationally Well-known databases, DOAJ and IASJ. With the Impact factor, all research published in the journal obtains the DOI No
. Al-rafidain of law Journal(ARLJ) accepts all manuscripts sent by researchers in Arabic, English and French
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Peer Review Process All contributions are subject to a double-blind peer review process. All received manuscripts will be sent to two referees. Authors will be notified whether their papers are accepted for publication or not. The authors whose contributions are accepted for publication will be sent the referee form which is mentioned if revisions are required or if the paper is accepted as it stands. The authors requested to submit revisions for review and will send the new versions of their articles to the editor. The deadline for submitting the revised papers will be mentioned by the editor in the correspondence with the author(s)). All submitted work must not have been published elsewhere or be currently under review for any other publication. Criteria: - Relevance of theme/s - Originality - Argumentative structure & clarity - Methodological integrity & use of data (if applicable) - Use of literature & theory - Language – the quality of communicationThe reviewers will provide a score for each criterion, an overall recommendation, and comments. Publication fee Al-rafidain of law is not financially supported by any governmental or non-governmental organization. Therefore, publishing an article in the journal requires a payment of 130000 ID( 100 U$) as publishing fees.
Al-rafidain of Law (ARLJ) has been published on behalf of the College of Law, University of Mosul, since 1996. We succeeded in re-issuing the journal immediately after the liberation of Mosul City from ISIS in 2017. It is an open-access journal published under the license of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY). ARLJ welcomes high-quality submissions, including articles, essays, case notes, comments, and reviews, which focus on Iraqi, Regional, or international legal developments.
It was published simultaneously with the Iraqi scientific journal website IASJ. It has been classified among several internationally Well-known databases, DOAJ and IASJ. With the Impact factor, all research published in the journal obtains a DOI No
. Al-rafidain of Law Journal(ARLJ) accepts all manuscripts sent by researchers in Arabic, English, and French
Please note: All submissions to the Alrafidain of Law Journal should go through
https://ojs.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/alaw
Open Access Policy
Peer Review Process All contributions are subject to a double-blind peer review process. All received manuscripts will be sent to two referees. Authors will be notified whether their papers are accepted for publication or not. The authors whose contributions are accepted for publication will be sent the referee form which is mentioned if revisions are required or if the paper is accepted as it stands. The authors requested to submit revisions for review and will send the new versions of their articles to the editor. The deadline for submitting the revised papers will be mentioned by the editor in the correspondence with the author(s)). All submitted work must not have been published elsewhere or be currently under review for any other publication. Criteria: - Relevance of theme/s - Originality - Argumentative structure & clarity - Methodological integrity & use of data (if applicable) - Use of literature & theory - Language – the quality of communication reviewers will provide a score for each criterion, an overall recommendation, and comments. Publication fee Al-rafidain of law is not financially supported by any governmental or non-governmental organization. Therefore, publishing an article in the journal requires a payment of 130000 ID( 100 U$) as publishing fees.
Current Issue
Vol. 27 No. 92 (2025): Volume 27 Issue 92
Volume 27 Issue 92
Published: 2025-09-01
Contents
Comment on courts ruling
Comment on the ruling on the jurisdictional order regarding the judicial authority and the cancellation of the implementation of General Amnesty Law No. (27) of 2016, second amendment
Mohammad Alhasso
The decision of the Federal Supreme Court has sparked significant legal controversy across jurisprudence, legislation, and the judiciary. The ruling faced strong opposition from the Supreme...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2025.157605.1341
comment on a legal article
Separating the disciplinary worker from the public employee in Iraq
Nawar Tawfeek
Disciplinary sanctions play a vital role within the administrative system, serving to uphold institutional order and ensure adherence to laws and internal regulations in public sector...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2025.189386
BOOK REVIEW
Democracy and Human Rights Written by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Yahya Al-Sayegh
Ahmad F. Adris Alhyali
The book Democracy and Human Rights by Professor Dr. Mohammed Younis Yahya Al-Sayegh stands as a valuable academic reference for students and researchers in public law, human rights, and...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2025.163625.1354
RESEARCH
The importance of the legislative system in respecting the law and rights
Mohammed Sulaiman Alahmed, Hussain Faiq
To activate and reinforce the value of the rule of law, it is essential for the legislative system to organize its activities effectively. Such organization can only achieve its goals by keeping...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2023.139114.1244
Redefining charitable endowments: The shift towards digital assets in Qatar's legal framework
Yassir Al iftaihat, Imad Mustafa Qaminassi
The endowment system (Waqf), legislated as a means of drawing nearer to God, is governed by definitive rulings that have shaped its development over centuries. Muslim jurists have expanded its...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2024.147354.1315
Innovative divorce:A comparative study
Faris Abbas, Amer Ahmed
Divorce is one of the most significant issues related to family life, and it is regulated in Islamic law through the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and scholarly consensus. Its primary purpose is to...
Water diplomacy: A study to strengthen the position of the Iraqi negotiator in resolving water disputes with Turkey
Ahmed Alfatlawi
This article investigates the geopolitical tensions stemming from Turkeys water infrastructure initiatives particularly the Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP) dams and their implications for...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2024.153280.1333
The effectiveness of the judicial proceedings in removing encroachments on states property A comparative study
Kedar Saleh, Ahmed Awad
The judiciary, both criminal and civil, plays a crucial role in protecting state property from encroachment, waste, loss, and illegal exploitation, particularly regarding real estate and other...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2022.133939.1203
Digital forensics and legal guarantees for the accused in an electronic environment
Anas Khalaf
This research examines the concept of digital criminal investigation and the legal guarantees afforded to the accused within the context of the electronic environment. As technological advancements...
DOI: 10.33899/alaw.2025.162568.1353
Legal regulation of the rights of the elderly : A comparative study with Islamic law
shaimaa ALlayla
Studies on the elderly represent a vital and often overlooked area of research, despite the fact that this demographic constitutes an essential segment of society. The elderly have long faced...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2023.142000.1280
The role of administration in organizing electoral propaganda : A comparative study of Iraq as an example
Shaymaa Aziz
The specialization of administrative bodies in organizing electoral propaganda is a fundamental and necessary aspect of ensuring the integrity of the electoral process within democratic systems....
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2024.144951.1300
Challenging the membership of the House of Repetitive before the Federal Supreme Court
Samer Safar
Participation in parliamentary elections is among the most fundamental rights guaranteed by the Iraqi Constitution, as in many other constitutions worldwide. Through these elections, citizens...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2023.140207.1259
Judicial Cooperation and the Integration of the Criminal Procedural Base
Ruqaya Hamzah
Balancing a states right to impose punishment with the territorial independence of other states requires effective international judicial cooperation to prevent criminals from evading justice. Such...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2023.144191.1296
The criminal protection of women and its role in reducing violence: A study in Iraqi legislation
Fidaa Hassan, Muhammad Sattam
This study examines the legal status of women within criminal legislation, both public and private, with particular focus on the adequacy of such provisions in addressing and reducing the...
DOI: 10.33899/arlj.2023.141741.1277