Responsiveness of officials to citizens: Dream or reality? A conversation with Mostafa Tork Hamadani / Ali Kalaii.

The topic of discussion in the monthly magazine “Khat-e-Solh” with “Mostafa Tork Hamedani”, a lawyer and legal expert, is the issue of accountability of the government towards its citizens. He seeks the right to accountability in the eighth principle of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in the matter of enjoining good […]...

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The government’s response to the people in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Alireza Goodarzi

Who is the government (in the broad sense) primarily accountable to? The answer is clear on one side and dark on the other. According to international law, the government (State) must be accountable to other governments for some of its actions. Unfortunately, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not done much to contribute to the […]...

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Burning diesel, violation of the right to a healthy environment / Ehsan Haghi

The right to a healthy environment is one of the examples of human rights that legal experts in this field consider as part of the third generation of human rights. According to the “United Nations Conference on the Human Environment” statement, adopted on June 16, 1972 in Stockholm, Sweden, the preservation of the human environment […]...

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What dreams have they seen for “City Wonders”?; Conversation with Mohammad Ali Pourmokhtar, representative of different eras in the parliament / Ali Kalaii

On the eve of the February 1979 revolution, the construction of a prison on the outskirts of the capital was completed. This prison was ready for operation and launch in Mehr month of 1361 (2). Four decades later, Hamid Sefat, a famous rapper and singer, after the end of his imprisonment and release, released a […]...

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The relocation of Rajai Shahr prison is a strategy against threatening gatherings; an interview with Nasser Ghavami, former judge of the Supreme Court/ Morteza Hamounian.

The order of the head of the judiciary to release Rajai Shahr prison, which some media outlets have interpreted as an impulsive decision by the head of the judiciary, has raised many concerns. The relocation of Rajai Shahr prison could affect the situation of prisoners, the access of families to the prison, and the remaining […]...

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One legal violation: Removal of the thought-provoking question from the budget line for the disabled / Ehsan Haghani

One of the most important and fundamental criteria for ensuring equal enjoyment of social rights and opportunities and eliminating discrimination is special and increased support for individuals who are deprived of certain physical and mental abilities. This disability makes it difficult, and in some cases impossible, for these individuals to have equal access to social […]...

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Seyed Abdolrazagh Mousavi, former head of Shiraz City Council: They are breaking the law to destroy buildings / Morteza Hamounian.

Former head of the Shiraz City Council says, “We have a resolution that these 57 hectares are the cultural and historical fabric of Shiraz and should not be harmed.” However, despite this resolution and others, the development plan for the Shahcheragh Shrine, or the 57-hectare plan, is still on the agenda. This plan, along with […]...

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قتIs granting citizenship to children of Iranian mothers being revoked? / Ehsan Haghighat

Citizenship, which is considered one of the achievements of modernity, is among the most important and fundamental human rights in the current legal system. It is the basis and source of many other rights and privileges. The recognition of citizenship as a fundamental and inalienable right in Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human […]...

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Kambiz Norouzi: This plan is legally flawed / Ali Kalaii

“Review of the 10 to 15-year prison plan for “critical comments” by the parliament” In conversation with Kambeez Noroozi, former vice president of the Tehran Journalists’ Guild Association. According to Kambeez Noroozi, representatives have understood one thing correctly: that the virtual space and social networks provide a situation for the circulation of information that is […]...

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Mohammad Hossein Aghasi: Does everyone have to wear a mask on their face?/ Morteza Hamounian

Conversation with Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, lawyer About the plan to develop a 10 to 15 year program for “critical commentary” from the parliament on the prison system. “If it is expected that prominent and expert individuals refrain from expressing their opinions, naturally everyone should cover their mouths and remain silent until the official authorities of […]...

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Who are the planners of the 10 to 15-year prison sentence for “critical expression”? / Jalal Jalalizadeh

When the historical journey of nations towards freedom is examined and the efforts of European philosophers and thinkers in explaining democratic methods and institutions for the realization of citizenship rights are studied, we find that humanity has paid heavy costs for its own freedom and citizenship rights. Freedom is such a precious gem that the […]...

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What does the new proposal of the parliament say about abolishing the fundamental rights of the people? / Marzieh Mohabbey

“In a place where there are no rules for chaos to be accepted, chaos must first be integrated into the legal system through the creation of a zone of indistinction between inside and outside, between chaos and normalcy – that is, through an exceptional state. In order for there to be a relationship to something, […]...

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