Iraq votes to ban sale, import and production of alcohol!

Q.  Which country’s parliament voted on 22nd Oct to ban the sale, import and production of alcohol?
- Published on 24 Oct 16

a. Iran
b. Iraq
c. Bahrain
d. Qatar

ANSWER: Iraq
 
Iraq votes to ban sale, import and production of alcohol!Iraq parliament on 22nd Oct voted to ban the sale, import and production of alcohol in a surprise move to anger minorities, but please state religious parties
  • Those who proposed the ban argued that it was justified by the Constitution which prohibits any law contradicting Islam
  • Many opponents argue that it violates the same constitution which protects the rights of minorities
  • Article 14 of the law bans the import, production and sale of all kinds of alcohol
  • Every violation of this law incurs a fine of 10 million to 25 million dinars [roughly $8,000 to $20,000]
  • Drug abuse has been on a rise since Basra emerged as a trafficking centre

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