otherwise protected activities under international law are enshrined into Iranian law, opportunities to seek justice are particularly limited. In light of the above-mentioned information, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not explicitly defined actions that constitute crimes against national security, has not guaranteed the space for public criticism or advocacy through peaceful activities that are protected by international law. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, restrictions on freedom of expression and the right to information have not been “content-specific,” as called for by the Human Rights Committee in its General Comment 34 on article 19. Recommendation Status: This recommendation has NOT been implemented. 5