L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ Prior to the assumption of the functions of government by Iraq, any question as to
the disqualification of a judge shall be decided by the Administrator. After the
assumption of the functions of government, the disqualification of a judge shall be
decided in accordance with the applicable law. ”

“ The panel of judges or, where applicable, the individual judge may decide to
hold hearings of the court in places other than at the seat of the court if the
interests of justice require. In making the decision, the panel of judges or the
individual judge shall be guided by the particular circumstances of the case and
their responsibility to facilitate equal access to justice. ”

“ Any judge on the court has the authority to issue an arrest warrant, a search warrant
or order other investigative measures allowed under Iraqi law whether or not the case
has been selected under Section 19 above. ”