Ayad Y. H. Ensuring Compliance with Constitutional Deadlines

Abstract

This research addresses the issue of guaranteeing compliance with constitutional deadlines, considering such limits as a fundamental pillar for maintaining constitutional stability and strengthening political legitimacy. The temporal provisions established by the Constitution form a binding framework governing the exercise of public authorities’ competencies. The significance of this study lies in tackling the problem of delay or institutional laxity in fulfilling constitutional obligations, and the potential consequences thereof on the balance of power and the effectiveness of popular will, particularly with regard to the legislative process within Council of Representatives of Iraq.

The study analyzes the legal safeguards that ensure respect for constitutional deadlines by restricting the exercise of public authority within the scope of constitutional provisions. It also highlights the role of political and constitutional oversight mechanisms in preventing deviation from prescribed time limits and in consolidating the principle of constitutional supremacy. Furthermore, the research examines the role of constitutional institutions in regulating executive performance and ensuring that the implementation of constitutional and legal texts is neither obstructed nor subject to unilateral interpretation.

The study concludes that the effectiveness of constitutional guarantees is closely linked to the integration of the state’s institutional framework and the development of the legislative system in a manner that ensures adherence to time-bound constitutional obligations, thereby contributing to political stability and enhancing confidence in the constitutional system in Iraq.