Developments in Criminal Protections for Women under the Iranian Parliamentary Bill "Prevention of Harm to Women and Promotion of their Security against Abuse"

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Assistant Professor in Criminal Law and Criminology, Department of Islamic Studies and Law, Faculty of literature and Humanities, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran

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The issue of women entangled with ideological factors, complicating efforts to address their unique challenges. The discourse shifts within the regulatory bodies have resulted in significant changes to criminalization approaches and responses to women's issues. This evolution is evident in the decade-long progression of the bill aimed at protecting women from harm and promoting their security against abuse. Employing an analytical and descriptive methodology, the current study aims to investigate the developmental progression of this bill, shedding light on the evolution of regulatory mechanisms for women's criminal protection. The amendments to the bill reflect a fundamental shift of focus from women as the central subject of protection to prioritizing the institution of the family. This shift, coupled with a minimalist approach to criminal law intervention in family matters, has resulted in the removal of many protections initially proposed for women’s physical and moral integrity within the family and society.

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Criminal Law Research

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 16 July 2025

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