Characteristics of the Constitution in Multicommunal Societies: The draft constitution of the Kurdistan Region as an example

Abstract

In every country, the constitution is the main basis for the political system and the making of laws. Of course, this principle plays a more important role in multi-ethnic societies, because it is necessary to ensure the rights of all communities without discrimination and to maintain a balance between individuals in society. In multi-ethnic societies, the constitution is not just a legal document, but a social covenant between different communities. The success of the treaty depends on the degree of balance between the needs of different communities and the ability of the constitution to provide a legal and political framework that is consistent with the culture and history of the society. Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Region as a region with many different communities such as (Kurdish, Arab, Turkmen, Chaldean, Assyrian, Armenian, etc.) is a very appropriate example to analyze the characteristics of writing a constitution. The draft constitution of the Kurdistan Region, despite all its shortcomings, is an important step towards establishing a multi-structural democratic system that guarantees the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion or culture.