U.S. Transfers to Iraq

Two recommendations in The Iraq Study Group Report, released December 6, 2006, focus on legal issues. Recommendation 60 suggests assistance by the United States Department of Justice for the Iraqi legal system, rather than Pentagon involvement. Recommendation 61 favors supporting the build-up and reconstruction of a system of justice, including help for judges, prosecutors and marshals. Systemic support is recommended to combat corruption.

In addition to measures by Syria and Iran--which the report wants to respect the sovereignty of the Iraqi nation--, its authors want the United Nations Security Council and Germany to work with Iran in reducing the dangers resulting from Iran's nuclear program. -- Clemens Kochinke, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP, Washington. Iraq Corruption Iraq Study Group Report

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