A look at the violation of prisoners’ rights with the implementation of the repentance verification procedure / Qasem Baadi

Repentance is a religious term in various religions, including Islam, which aims to “socially rehabilitate” the criminal and prevent society from “corrupting” the individual. This religious directive is based on the reconstruction of the “sinful” personality through expressing hidden remorse and regret, but in ideological systems, it is often used not for the purpose of […]...

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Individual, Cultural, and Social Effects of Repentance / Kazem Alamdari

About 300 years ago, Francois Voltaire, one of the famous philosophers of the Enlightenment era, believed: “There must be a distinction between sin and crime.” Just looking at articles 114 to 119 of the Islamic Penal Code, which was passed in 2013, and the guidelines for repentance that were recently announced by the head of […]...

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Introducing the topic of repentance in jurisprudence; yes or no?/ Alireza Goodarzi

The code of conduct defines repentance as a psychological state of attention and return to God after committing a crime, the consequence of which is remorse, correction, and abandonment of behavior, as well as attempting to make amends for the damage caused. These definitions do not have a specific legal burden. Repentance can be about […]...

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قتRule of law or rule of faith?/ Ehsan Haqiqat

The law is one of the most important foundations for the formation and achievement of a civil society. Relying on the law and safeguarding its boundaries as a manifestation of the will of the people, is the guarantor of the survival and stability of such societies. The combination of these characteristics – in addition to […]...

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“Examining the Negative Social and Familial Effects of the “Noor Plan”; A Conversation with Fatemeh Mousavi Vaiyeh and Pedram Tahsini”

Without a doubt, what I see today on the streets of the country, especially in the capital, has no relation to “light”. What is being implemented under the name of “Light Plan” is, in other words, the same cultural cleansing that resulted in the death of Mahsa Amini and widespread protests across the country for […]...

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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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The right to freedom of expression and the agendas of the eleventh parliament / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Although freedom of speech may seem like a simple concept, it may be considered one of the most challenging legal and political terms for nations. Freedom, in the broadest sense of the word, is a state in which something is not limited or dependent on something else (Political Encyclopedia, Dariush Ashouri). However, beyond the realm […]...

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Five years in prison for filming the streets/ Ehsan Haghani

Predicting criminal reactions (punishments) in relevant laws and their implementation through the judiciary is one of the ways to establish order and security and prevent encroachment on the rights of individuals in civilized societies. Since the conditions and implementation of punishments – despite the justifications and reasons that require adherence to them – are still […]...

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Forgiveness, symbol of injustice/ Hossein Raeesi

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 […]...

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