Member of Parliament Hussein Ni’ma has criticized the Iraqi Parliament for failing to pass a large number of pending laws, citing political consensus challenges, absenteeism, and quorum issues as key reasons for the legislative backlog.
In a statement to dinaropinions.com, Ni’ma said that “Parliament has failed to pass dozens of laws, leaving them languishing in the halls of Parliament when they should have been finalized and voted on during sessions.”
He explained that several factors have contributed to this legislative paralysis, including deliberate obstruction of parliamentary work, frequent lack of quorum, and the ongoing need for political consensus before advancing legislation.
Ni’ma emphasized that MP absenteeism remains one of the most serious issues undermining parliamentary efficiency. “Absenteeism may be the most prominent reason preventing the passage of many laws during the recent parliamentary term,” he said, adding that these delays have left key pieces of legislation awaiting the next phase for enactment.
The remarks highlight growing frustration within Iraq’s political circles over stalled legislative efforts, which many lawmakers and analysts say are essential to addressing governance, economic, and administrative reforms.
