Law Department Students Conduct a Field Visit to the Adult Correctional Directorate

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Department of Law at Cihan University–Erbil organized a field visit for third-year students to the Adult Correctional Directorate in Erbil.

The visit was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Saman Hasan Ali. Upon their arrival, the students received by Social Researcher Raed Farhad Haider, who accompanied them throughout the visit and introduced them to the various departments of the directorate.

The visit also included a detailed lecture delivered by Social Researcher Hakim Abdullah Ismail in the directorate’s library hall. He provided a comprehensive overview of the directorate, explaining its legal status, administrative affiliation, main departments, and assigned responsibilities.

Furthermore, he discussed the fundamental rights guaranteed to prisoners under the law, including the right to have their basic needs met, receive family visits, access education, and maintain regular communication with their families. He also highlighted prisoners’ obligations to comply with the orders and instructions issued by the directorate’s administration.

At the end of the visit, the speakers highlighted the directorate’s current situation and ongoing operations. The session concluded with an open discussion, during which students raised legal and practical questions about the work and procedures of the correctional institution.