The role of Iraqi legislation in reducing the phenomenon of begging

Abstract

Abstract: The research aims to explain the concept of the phenomenon of begging and the reasons leading to the increase of this phenomenon, while explaining the legislative confrontation of the Iraqi legislator in combating this phenomenon, as begging is one of the acts that has a negative impact on the progress of society and the deviation of some of its perpetrators, and the concept of begging has several dimensions, including social, economic and legal Yes, it is understandable Begging: From the social aspect, the practice of begging is considered one of the acts that deviate from the norms and values specified in the social system. As for the economic aspect, this phenomenon has a direct impact on the spread of unemployment and damage to the country’s economy. As for the last aspect, it is the legal aspect, as the practice of begging is considered a departure from the authority of the law. He considered the act of begging a crime punishable by anyone who practices it, so it was necessary to work to remedy this phenomenon and prevent it from spreading.