1943 Iraqi parliamentary election
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Parliamentary electionswere held in Iraq between 20 August and 5 October 1943.[1][2]The election of the secondary voters was carried out between 20 and 31 August 1943, whilst the election of the members ofChamber of Deputieswas held on 5 October 1943.[1]
Background
[edit]The parliamentelected in 1939was dissolved on 9 June 1943 after completing its four-year term.[1][3]TheNuri al-Saidgovernment and theMinistry of Interiorimmediately started preparing for fresh elections.
Results
[edit]Most incumbent MPs were re-elected, and only 26 new members were voted into parliament.[1]The newly elected parliament convened on 4 November 1943, with a vote held for a newSpeakeron 1 December 1943.Mohammed Ridha al-Shabibi,supported by the opposition, competed withSalman al-Barrak,a pro-government candidate; al-Shibibi won by a vote of 73–64.
Aftermath
[edit]As a consequence of the1941 pro-Axis coupand subsequentBritish invasion,the new government sought to curtail all hostile political activities. On 17 November 1943, parliament approved an amendment to the constitution, allowing the king (or regent) to dismiss the government and to declare (with theCouncil of Ministers), a state of emergency in cases of a rebellion or disturbance of peace.[4][1]Another amendment prevented parliament from pardoning those convicted of offenses aimed at changing the form of government. Political parties were banned. However, labour unions were permitted. Between 1944 and 1946, 16 unions were formed, most of which came under the control of theIraqi Communist Party.[4]In 1946, the ban on political parties was lifted.
References
[edit]- ^abcdeAbdul Razzaq Al-Hassani (1953)History of Iraqi Governments, Vol 6,Al-Irfan Press, pp136–159
- ^Dieter Nohlen,Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001)Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I
- ^Abdul Razzaq Al-HassaniModern History of Iraq, Vol 3
- ^ab"Iraq: Legal History and Traditions".Library of Congress.
