Concluding Observations Human Rights Committee CCPR/C/IRN/CO/3 para 29 Full recommendation The State party should introduce legislative amendments to ensure that articles 3 and 28, sections 1 and 3, of the Majlis Elections Act are in conformity with the rights guaranteed in article 25 of the Covenant. It should also take adequate steps to guarantee that elections are conducted in a free and transparent manner, in full conformity with the Covenant, including through the establishment of an independent electoral monitoring commission. (art 25) Assessment using Impact Iran human rights indicators1 The Islamic Parliament Elections Law stipulates the minimum requirements for voting and candidacy in elections.2 Voters must have Iranian nationality, be 18 years of age, and be “sane.”3 Candidates must have a ‘commitment to Islam and the sacred State of the Islamic Republic of Iran,’ they must have Iranian nationality, must express commitment to the constitution and the “progressive article of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists,” have at least a master’s degree or its equivalent, “be free from ill reputation” in the election district, “physical health to the extent of being blessed with vision, hearing and speech capabilities,” and a minimum of 30 and maximum of 75 years of age.4 Members of religious minorities stated in the constitution are exempted from practical commitment to Islam and must be consistent in their belief of their religion.5 The parliamentary election law bans from candidacy: affiliates and supporters of parties, organizations, and groups that have been considered to be illegal by competent authorities;6 those who have been convicted of the crime of acting against the Islamic Republic of Iran;7 those convicted of apostasy by competent judicial courts;8 those known for corruption and debauchery; sentenced to sharia hudud (unless their repentance has been proven); drug traffickers; drug addicts;9 those convicted of treason, fraud, embezzlement and bribery, and confiscating others’ property; and those convicted of financial abuse by competent judicial courts.10 1 CCPR.25.S.1 CCPR.25.S.2 CCPR.25.S.3 CCPR.25.P.1 CCPR.25.O.1 CCPR.25.O.2. 2 Article 28 of the election law. 3 Article 27 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 4 Article 28 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 5 Note of the article 28 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 6 Note 3 of the article 30 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 7 Note 4 of the article 30 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 8 Note 5 of the article 30 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 9 Notes 7 and 8 of the article 30 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 10 Note 11 of the article 30 of the Islamic Parliament Elections Law 1

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