Slemani – The Legal Board of the Kurdistan Justice Group has called on Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani to dissolve the Kurdistan Parliament and set a new date for early elections, arguing that the move is necessary to restore the legitimacy of the Region’s institutions.
In a statement, the party said its appeal stems from “a sense of responsibility toward the grievances and problems of citizens” and aims to restore institutional legitimacy through democratic elections.
“We call upon the President of the Kurdistan Region to issue a decree dissolving the sixth term of the Kurdistan Parliament and to set a new and swift date for re-elections, so that legitimacy can be restored to the institutions through the ballot box and the rule of law can prevail,” the statement said.
The party argued that the Kurdistan Parliament has remained effectively inactive for more than a year and seven months, noting that its last session has remained formally open while political parties have failed to agree on the formation of the parliament’s presidency.
According to the statement, the prolonged political deadlock has prevented the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.
The Legal Board also criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government, stating that it has been operating as a caretaker administration for more than three years.
Rather than governing in accordance with legal provisions, the statement alleged that the government has relied on executive decrees to introduce what it described as “illegal fees,” placing an additional financial burden on citizens.
The statement further claimed that provincial councils have been stripped of their oversight powers, leaving local administrations without effective supervision.
It also said the legal mandates of municipal councils have expired, arguing that they no longer possess democratic legitimacy.
The party extended its criticism to the judiciary, expressing concern over what it described as disruptions affecting parts of the Kurdistan Region’s judicial system.
According to the statement, the work of the Court of Cassation, the Region’s highest judicial authority, is being hindered by a number of judges, rather than serving its role in safeguarding rights and resolving legal disputes.
The Kurdistan Justice Group said restoring legitimacy across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches requires returning to the electorate through new parliamentary elections.
