In September 2003, the new Iraqi Minister of Justice established an independent judiciary.  Judges and prosecutors are being vetted and provided with rule of law training. 

A Central Criminal Court (similar to the United Kingdom Central Criminal Court) has been established to handle the most serious criminal cases. The Governing

Council is considering the formation of a special tribunal to review crimes against humanity committed by the previous regime. 

130 courthouses are being renovated. 

The decrepit prison system is being rebuilt and modernized in accordance with international standards, and new prisons are planned.  The goal is to complete two new maximum security 4,000 capacity prisons within 48 months.