Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 10 October 2024
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The new version adds passages on the effects of the draft amendments: it says they increase the vulnerability of female children and the risk of trafficking and exploitation. It adds praise for the women, including Iraqi Parliament members, and for NGOs, activists and civil society who have opposed the reform. It adds a paragraph on the current rule for children of a parent who converted to Islam and states concerns that the amendments would apply Sharia more radically, undermine the Iraqi State and affect minorities, including Christian communities. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 10 October 2024 Plenary voteSitting of 10 October 2024 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024📄 Adopted text TA10-0020/2024Adopted AdoptedHow the vote unfolded · 14 ballots
adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions
Show all 14 ballots in voting order
1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded2. Separate vote on paragraph 2AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded3. Separate vote on paragraph 2AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 2Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded5. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 3RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded6. Separate vote on recital AAdoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded7. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 9 October 2024 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.