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6 Murderers Escape ‘Eye for an Eye’ Punishment in Iran
Six men who had committed murder in separate cases in Iran have managed to obtain consent from the victims' parents and escaped the gallows.
78 Judges Suspended in Iran Last Year: Judiciary
The Iranian Judiciary says it has suspended 78 judges from the bench during the past Iranian year (ended in mid-March 2017).
Iran Leader Urges Judiciary to Declare Position on Int’l Affairs
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iran’s Judiciary to legally pursue international issues and declare its stances on various subjects, such as sanctions or the US freeze on Iran’s assets.
Iran Leader Pardons 1049 Prisoners on Eid al-Fitr
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has pardoned or commuted prison terms of 1,049 convicts found guilty by various Iranian courts.
Iran to Start Using Homegrown Ankle Monitors
Iran has unveiled its first indigenous ankle monitor made by domestic experts as part of a nationwide project to electronically supervise and watch prisoners, which will be implemented within six months.
Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of nearly 600 Convicts
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of hundreds of convicts on the anniversary of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Mab’ath.
Iran’s Judiciary Blocks Telegram’s Voice Calling Service
Telegram messenger, the most popular communications app in Iran, voice calling service has been blocked by judicial order.
Iranian MPs to Question Four Ministers about Media Activists’ Arrest
An Iranian reformist MP says a number of lawmakers seek to question four ministers about the recent detention of several social media activists and administrators of Telegram channels in Iran.
Iran’s Leader Endorses Conditions for Pardoning Prisoners
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei endorsed a set of conditions and regulations for pardoning or commuting prison terms of convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.