There are a number of mechanisms where Iranian citizens can report violations of their rights in
the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Article 90 Commission of the parliament,14 or
Oversight Bodies for the exercise of Citizenship Rights in the country's provincial courts.15
However and as aforementioned, gender discrimination is inherent in the criminal justice system
in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Consequently, there is little opportunity for one’s complaint in
that matter to be adequately addressed and properly adjudicated in compliance with international
standards. There is no independent National Human Rights Institution competent to receive
complaints from children, including girls, in the Islamic Republic of Iran. With regards to illegal
acts of violence against women under Iranian law, there is no readily available information that
might suggest that complaints are adequately addressed, investigated and adjudicated.
Children are not treated equally and without discrimination within the criminal justice system of
the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Recommendation Status:
This recommendation has NOT been implemented.
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The Article 90 Commission was established to receive the citizens' complaints against government institutions and has the
responsibility to review them and transmit cases for judicial procedure accordingly.
15
These committees have the responsibility to oversee the strict implementation of the "Law on Respect for Legitimate Freedoms
and Civil Rights”
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