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Iraq's Parliament gives first reading to tougher drug-law amendments

Parliament completed the first reading of amendments to the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law. The proposals include tougher penalties, specialised anti-narcotics units at land, air and sea border crossings, and a fund to support counter-narcotics and detection. The bill was not enacted as of 28 October 2026.[1][2]

Listed for context. No score change is recorded for Iraq here.

References

  1. PUKmedia — Parliament completes first reading of drug-law amendments (24 August 2026)
  2. Iraq Women's League — Cabinet approves first amendment draft (26 September 2024)

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