Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): June Issue-2025

The Researcher Journal for Legal Sciences continues to advance its scientific and academic mission by publishing high-quality scholarly contributions in the field of legal studies. To foster engagement with both the Arab and international legal communities, the journal places particular emphasis on publishing the work of professors and researchers from diverse Arab and foreign institutions, in line with its vision and strategy of promoting the exchange of legal knowledge. Now reaching Volume 6, Issue 1, the journal reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence. As part of its established process, all submitted manuscripts are subjected to rigorous expert evaluation and objective peer review to ensure their suitability for publication.

The journal has also been steadfast in its pursuit of inclusion in international indexing repositories. This effort is supported by the continuous development of its publishing system and adherence to the scientific standards upheld by leading international journals in the field of legal research.

This issue reflects the journal’s commitment to academic openness, presenting a diverse selection of research papers authored by scholars from both within and outside the Republic of Iraq. The contributions span a broad range of legal topics and disciplines. Foreign contributions are presented in a dedicated section, while Iraqi researchers’ works are also well represented. The featured articles include:

• The Duality of the Criminal Rule in Iraqi Law

• The Crime of Aggression against Public Money in the Saudi System

• Mechanisms of the United Nations for Achieving Cybersecurity and Their Impact on Iraqi Legislation

• Biosecurity in International Law

• Self-Interests of Security Council Members and Their Impact on Acceptance of Membership in the United Nations (The Palestinian Issue as an Example)

• Constitutional Regulation to Protect the Right to the Image

• Re-engineering the Iraqi Council of State: A Comparative Study

• The Extent of Artificial Intelligence Application in Combating Tax Evasion in Iraq

• The Role of Digital Transformation in the Development of the Performance of the Financial Authority in Iraq: A Comparative Study

• The Acceptable Requirement of the Iraqi Legislator: The Marital Home in the Crime of Adultery of the Husband

Through these contributions, the journal aspires to deliver meaningful scientific value, opening avenues for deeper reflection on pressing legal issues, while also enriching the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in addressing contemporary challenges through research and study.

Prof. Dr. Raed Naji Ahmed
Editor-in-Chief
June 2025