The latest news and views about the Iranian laws and regulations
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Iran Ratifies Law to Let Mothers Pass Nationality to Children
Iran’s legislation watchdog, the Guardian Council, has finally approved a law that allows children with an Iranian mother and a non-Iranian father to obtain the country’s citizenship.
Iran Demands Official Apology from Canada over Sale of Its Assets
Iran’s Ministry of Justice has officially demanded an official apology from the Canadian government for its move to sell part of Iranian assets in Canada under the pretext of supporting terror victims.
Iran Chairs AALCO Meeting on Cyberspace in China
Chaired by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 4th Working Group Meeting on International Law in Cyberspace of Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) was held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou on September 2-4, 2019.
Crypto Mining Legalized in Iran
An executive directive issued by Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri has formally legalized cryptocurrency mining in the country, although the use of digital currencies in the Iranian banks or for domestic trade will be still prohibited.
New Law Gives New Life to 1000s of Iranian Inmates on Death Row
Criminals once on death row are now able to work during the day and sleep in prison at night after serving time for years and the adoption of a new law.
Tehran- Luxembourg Deal Prevents US from Seizing Iran Assets
A joint investment agreement signed between Iran and Luxembourg amounts to a proper legal mechanism to counter the seizure of Iranian assets as ordered by US courts.
Iran Equalizes Blood Money for Men, Women in Historic Decision
From now on, an equal amount of blood money (diyah) will be paid to male or female victims or their heirs in cases of murder, bodily harm, or property damage, in a major shift from the age-old Sharia-based law that the blood money for women is half the amount set for men.
Ex-Employee of Iran’s Defence Ministry Executed for Espionage
A former employee of the Iranian Defence Ministry has been put to death after being convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Rouhani Says Referendum Could Solve Social, Foreign Policy Issues
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that outstanding social, cultural, and foreign policy issues in the country can be decided through referendum.
Iranian MPs Vote to Step Up Acid Attack Punishment
The Iranian Parliament has passed legislation that steps up punishment for acid attacks and provides more support to survivors of such horrendous acts.
