Rights of the Accused in Civil Law of Iran
Tuesday 29 Dec 09
After the events of June 12, 2009, it became clear that not only did Iran’s judicial system neglect to follow international human rights standards, but the system also disregarded the human rights principles of its own country. Within the Constitution of the Islamic Republic, several articles exist that had they been adhered to, the human rights violations following the June 12 elections would not have occurred. Within the Civil Law of the Islamic Republic and the Constitution, laws do exist that protect the accused, but in practice, these laws are not respected, particularly pertaining to accused persons in political situations.

Bail, a Tool of Crushing Dissent
Tuesday 29 Dec 09
After the June 12th election, very hefty sums have been announced as bail. The question has been raised for those not familiar with Iran as to the manner in which bail works in Iran. Bail an important role in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s policy of crushing the dissent. In the Iranian judicial system, bail has a legal basis; it is issued by the court when the court wishes to release the accused temporarily.

The Process of the Formation of Legal Cases Related to the Crime of Threatening the Country’s National Security in Iran
Tuesday 29 Dec 09
In national security cases, only the public prosecutor’s office and the Islamic Revolutionary Court have the competence to begin and complete the investigation process. The head of the designated branch of these judicial institutions is responsible for leading the investigation of the suspect. He is then expected to later share some parts of the results of the investigation and the consequential decisions about the case with the investigation judges or the bailiffs of the judicial administration.