Al-Karkh First Instant Court will see on Tuesday, 05/18/2010 first trial on charges of religious and ethnic discrimination against Iyad Al-Samarrai, former speaker of parliament. This trial is considered as the first of its kind in the history of modern Iraq which was established by Alex Warkis, the adviser to Parliament for National Security Affairs, on the background of his estrangement from his position in 15 March 2010, the last day of the mandate of the previous parliament.
Our Organization was informed on the grievance which had been raised by Mr. Warkis wondered if there were any public interest requires him out of office in the last hours of the life of the Council in its current session, especially in light of his perseverance and commitment to work and not violating the orders issued. Also the grievance which was addressed to the speaker included on 17/3/2010, demanding a clarification, saying "you are fully aware of orders and administrative penalties and investigative committees, which typically form prior to such decisions." In explaining the absence of all this, "I feel that this order was issued against me being a Christian and I do not see a reason otherwise and this will be included in the framework of racial discrimination, which is disproportionate to put yourself and your views and responsibilities entrusted to you. warkis added that what was issued against his right is unfair and contrary to the law and require a revision and following up the administrative controls according to the applicable law, stressing that his biography in the Iraqi Council of Representatives for four years never included any action against the interest of the country.
The organization has examined a number of administrative orders relating to appointment, and a number of exemption certificates and papers that confirm his perseverance in work and the performance of his duties with dedication and fundamentalist and legal ways. The following is a copy of the complaint and some letters on the subject.
