Rights during investigation - not to be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Iraq

Iraq - Criminal Procedure Code 1971 (2010) EN

Book 2: Investigation of Offences, Collection of Evidence and Initial Investigation
SECTION 5 - METHODS OR COMPULSION TO ATTEND
Chapter 5: Questioning of the Accused 123-129
Article 127


The use of any illegal method to influence the accused and extract an admission38 is not permitted. Mistreatment, threats, injury, enticement, promises, psychological influence or use of drugs or intoxicants are considered illegal methods.

Book 3: Courts
Section 3: Court Procedure 152-229
Chapter 1: General Principles in the Trial 152-166
Article 156


The accused attends the court room without restraint or handcuffs and the court must use necessary means to ensure the security of the court room.

Rome Statute

Article 55 Rights of persons during an investigation

1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:

(b) Shall not be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;