Iraq added a special penalty for members of its armed forces and people employed by or working with or for them: life imprisonment or at least ten years, plus a fine of 1,000–2,000 dinars. Courts could impose death if the offence occurred while confronting the enemy. The amendment to the drug law followed the 1968 penalty increases; its stated purpose was to deter drug smuggling and use among people connected to the armed forces.[1]
Listed for context. No score change is recorded for Iraq here.
References
- Iraqi Legislation Database — Law 160 of 1970 amending the Narcotics LawRepublic of Iraq · In Al-Waqa'i al-Iraqiya, issue 1905, 9 August 1970, p. 1 · 1970 · Articles 1–2 and statement of reasons; commencement on publication
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