The College of Law at the University of Al-Qadisiyah recently held a master\u2019s thesis defense titled:
\n\u201cThe Legal Framework Governing the Disposal and Management of a Minor\u2019s Property \u2013 A Comparative Study,\u201d
\npresented by postgraduate student Hussein Mehli Khudair.<\/p>\n
The research focused on analyzing the stringent legal constraints imposed by Iraqi legislation\u2014particularly under the Law on the Care of Minors\u2014on the authority of a legal guardian to dispose of and manage a minor\u2019s real estate. The study examined how these restrictions affect the efficiency and flexibility of transactions involving minors\u2019 properties and addressed key legal gaps where the legislation does not clearly define or limit the powers granted to guardians.<\/p>\n
The thesis concluded that overly restrictive regulations, coupled with a lack of clarity in some areas, have led to stagnation in real estate dealings involving minors. This is largely due to the reluctance of guardians and third parties to engage in transactions under such rigid conditions, ultimately undermining the interests of the minor and the broader public. Conversely, the absence of appropriate legal constraints in certain matters may create opportunities for misuse of authority.<\/p>\n
Based on its findings, the study recommended the following:
\n\u2022 Granting guardians broader legal powers to act in the best interest of the minor,
\n\u2022 Expanding the scope of situations in which the forced sale of a minor\u2019s property is permitted,
\n\u2022 Allowing investment-oriented property sales, provided there is evidence of economic benefit,
\n\u2022 Establishing a maximum time limit for the administrative actions undertaken by guardians.<\/p>\n
The defense was conducted before a distinguished examination committee composed of:
\n\u2022 Prof. Dr. Jamal Abd Kazem Haj Yaseen \u2013 Chair
\n\u2022 Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussein Ubaid Shawwat \u2013 Member
\n\u2022 Asst. Prof. Dr. Alaa Abd Al-Amir Musa \u2013 Member
\n\u2022 Prof. Dr. Abd Al-Mahdi Kazem Nasser \u2013 Member and Supervisor<\/p>\n
The College of Law commends the researcher for addressing such a significant and sensitive area of personal status law and congratulates him on the successful completion of his thesis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"