The Department of Law at the College of Law and Politics, University of Human Development, hosted a seminar for the chief officer of the Legal Executive Directorate in Sulaymaniyah, Mr Rebwar Muhammed Rasheed, titled ‘Legal Execution Procedures, Step by Step,’ in the Seminar Hall on February 4, 2025. The seminar was moderated by Law Department lecturer Dr Asos Namiq Brakhas, and many students from the Law Department, along with lecturers from other colleges, attended it.

Drawing from his knowledge and years of experience, Mr Rasheed explained the procedures for executing court rulings related to overdue loans, both commercial and private, overdue rents or payments, financial issues between separated couples, unawarded damages, and many other legal matters where court rulings have not been implemented or executed. He clarified the steps that must be taken by the plaintiff to register a complaint with the aforementioned office and the procedures his directorate follows to ensure that the accused person (who is ignoring the court ruling) complies with the ruling; otherwise, their immovable property will be seized by the government, sold, and the proceeds used to compensate the victim. He also discussed certain prison sentences for violators of court rulings and the necessary procedures that must be followed. Mr Rasheed displayed several legal templates used for filing complaints.

In civil cases, and occasionally in criminal cases, the court issues its ruling or decision and leaves it to the parties involved to implement it. However, if one party ignores the decision, the other can make a formal request by registering a complaint with the Legal Executive Directorate to follow up and take action. The Legal Executive Directorate is responsible for the enforcement of court decisions and commercial transactions. It is a busy office that collaborates with different courts and other government agencies.