(2003-08-20) — Iraqi Muslim clerics this week proposed a “Bill of Rights” modeled on the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. A spokesman said the document demonstrates the commitment of Islamic leaders to a “progressive and free Iraq.”
The following is the English translation of the Iraqi bill of rights which will accompany the soon-to-be-released Iraqi constitution…

1 — Iraqi Congress shall make no law without the approval of Muslim religious leaders, nor shall anyone speak, nor publish anything, nor assemble peaceably without such approval.

2 — A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the maintenance of Jihad, the right of the people to keep and bear shoulder-launched Rocket Propelled Grenades, shall not be abridged.

3 — No foreign Soldier shall be allowed to protect Iraqi citizens, or to restore damaged infrastructure or to spend his money on Iraqi products and services.

4 — The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is unreasonable.

5 — No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, committed in the name of Allah and in pursuit of Jihad; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy, since the penalty phase of a trial usually discourages repeat offenses.

6 — In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial and dismemberment or execution.

7 — In Suits at common law, the right of trial by Imam shall be preserved.

8 — Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, because cruel and unusual punishment usually does the trick.

9 — The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to mean anything.

10 — The powers not delegated to Muslim clerics by the Constitution are hereby delegated to Muslim clerics.

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