Most legal systems have drawn upon religious ideas or based on certain principles and theories presented by social scientists and even philosophers, the term “punishment” and “penalty” have been interpreted as a social reaction defined by the government. From ancient times to the present, various forms of punishment against violators of civil rights and moral […]...

It was December 2001 when the Islamic Consultative Assembly in Iran passed a law that obligated the government and the organization of prisons, correctional and rehabilitation facilities to sell prisons within cities in order to provide conditions for transferring prisons outside of cities. According to this law, titled “The Law of Transferring Prisons and Correctional […]...

The closure of prisons in Iran and the transfer of prisoners to other prisons in the province or new buildings – especially in recent years – is an unprecedented matter. In fact, according to the Sixth Development Plan, the Prison Organization and Correctional and Rehabilitation Measures of the country are obligated to expedite the transfer […]...

A look at the recent “pardon” of a large number of political-security convicts and suspects. The protests of “women, life, freedom” from their first day in late September 1982 were so widespread that they resembled a revolutionary movement and led to the arrest of thousands (and perhaps tens of thousands) by security forces. The mass […]...

The last time was in April of this year (1401) when dozens of political prisoners and their families, along with a number of lawyers and human rights activists, for the umpteenth time, wrote a letter to the head of the judiciary and the president in Iran, demanding the independence of the judiciary and “the cessation […]...

Minireh Arabshahi is a civil activist and one of the opponents of mandatory hijab in Iran. She was previously a radio health program host for two years and also worked as a radio playwright during that time. This civil activist has also been active as a reporter in social programs focusing on child labor. Prior […]...

Abstract. Background: Political violence and suppression can have complex psychological effects on society as a whole. Since access to reliable data in countries where oppression and suppression are prevalent is not easy, the process of studying and researching in these countries is difficult. Methods and Prospects: Authors have considered integrating data from Iran, the experiences […]...

Narges Mohammadi is a human rights activist, former political prisoner, and spokesperson for the Association of Human Rights Defenders. She has repeatedly experienced detention by security institutions and long-term solitary confinement. Recently, along with several other civil activists and former political prisoners, she filed a complaint at the judiciary office regarding the detention of suspects […]...

According to articles 40 and 41 of the Prison Regulations, the prison is directly responsible for identifying and treating patients with mental disorders. The effects of imprisonment and confinement in closed spaces, isolation from friends and family, and lack of healthy recreational activities on mental health are not hidden. The aim of this article is […]...

When the topic of love is brought up in prison, most likely everyone thinks of a romantic relationship between a man and a woman who have been separated, or a romantic relationship between a mother and her child. And when the topic of family is brought up, people will only imagine a heterosexual family. But […]...

Years ago, a documentary was released on Channel 100 of the national television network, which focused on employment in prisons and claimed that “prisoners are working to turn the wheels of their lives.” At that time, I had no experience of the situation inside the prison, but as a worker who was aware of the […]...

Rahileh Ahmadi, who was previously arrested on July 10, 2019 for putting pressure on her daughter Saba, has been sentenced to prison. She is another mother who is imprisoned for seeking justice! In this issue of “Peace Line”, we sat down for an interview with this mother seeking justice. Please tell us about yourself and […]...