The Official Journal for College of Law and Political Science, Alnoor University

Assessing the Quality of Legislative Drafting Governing Corporate Responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety in Smart Work Environments: - A Comparative Analysis of Iraq, Egypt, and the European Union-

Volume 3, 2.S
Special Issue from Conference Proceedings 2026
Spring 2026
Pages 45-53

Document Type : Conference Article

Author

College of Law\ Al-hadba University

Abstract
This study examines the quality of legislative drafting governing corporate liability for the protection of occupational health and safety and its impact on the stability of commercial transactions. It analyzes the conceptual and normative framework of legislative drafting and identifies the legislative obstacles inherent in the applicable laws of Iraq and Egypt, while undertaking a comparative assessment of the European Union’s legislative approach. The study is based on the premise that deficiencies in legislative drafting—such as ambiguity, overly general provisions, normative inconsistency, and limited practical applicability—lead to divergent judicial interpretations, weaken the legal protection afforded to workers, and increase commercial disputes.
The research adopts an analytical and comparative methodology, relying on the examination of legal texts, judicial decisions, and relevant Arab and foreign legal scholarship. It concludes that Iraqi and Egyptian legislation continues to suffer from shortcomings in clearly defining corporate obligations and enforcement mechanisms, in contrast to European legislation, which is characterized by precision, coherence, and regulatory flexibility. The study recommends enhancing legislative drafting by clearly defining legal obligations, ensuring coherence among related laws, and addressing legislative gaps, thereby strengthening effective protection of occupational health and safety and promoting legal certainty and stability in commercial transactions.

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  • Receive Date 20 March 2026
  • Revise Date 19 April 2026
  • Accept Date 27 April 2026
  • Publish Date 20 June 2026