There is, though, a very laughable introduction to the constitution written by the translator at the beginning of the text. The first round considered with preliminary evaluating of principles. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations that are to exist in society, must now provide for the consolidation of the foundations of islamic government, and propose the plan of a new system of government to be erected on the ruins of. Iran islamic republic of constitution of the islamic. Iran grants a right to work, extensive welfare rights, and a right to fruits of business. Irans human rights record remained cause for great concern in 2014. The stockholm convention will add an important global dimension to our efforts to protect the health of our citizens and our environment. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural.
The constitution of the islamic republic of iran was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran in the name of god, the compassionate, the merciful. This aspiration was exemplified by the nature of the great islamic revolution of iran, and by the course of the. The average annual precipitation is 252 mm onethird of the worlds average precipitation, and this is under conditions in which 179 mm or 71 percent of rainfall is directly evaporated. On april 1, 1979, the kingdom of iran became the islamic republic of iran after a national referendum. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society on the basis of islamic principles and norms, which represent the earnest aspiration of the islamic umma global muslim community. Islamic penal code of the islamic republic of iran book five. The constitution of 1906 was set aside, and iran became an islamic republic led by ayatollah khomeini. Sep 21, 2019 the constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations that are to exist in society, must now provide for the consolidation of the foundations of islamic government, and propose the plan of a new system of government to be erected on the ruins of.
The constitution of the islamic republic of iran was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3 december 1979, and went into force replacing the constitution of 1906. At this time, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran, as an articulation of the political, social, cultural, and economic relations and institutions of the society, was to open the way for af. The first years of the islamic republic were stormy and violent. The adoption of the new constitution was the second major development after the seizure of power by the. Document constitution of the islamic republic of iran introductory note by rouhollah k. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic principles and norms, which represent an honest aspiration of the islamic ummah. The shah was driven from his country on january 16, 1979. The form of government of iran is that of an islamic republic, endorsed by the people of iran on the basis of their longstanding belief in the sovereignty of truth and quranic justice, in the referendum of farwardin 9 and 10 in the year 58 of the solar islamic calendar, corresponding to jamadialawwal 1 and 2 in the year 99 of the lunar. The rank of international law in the iranian legal system a.
The constitution has been called a hybrid of theocratic and democratic elements. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran unlv faculty sites. The following is an excerpt from the opening speech by the former iranian president mr. The first major demonstrations with the intent to overthrow the shah mohammad reza pahlavi began in january 1978, with a new, islambased, theocratic constitution being approved in december 1979, ending the monarchy. While articles one and two vest sovereignty in god, article six mandates popular elections for the presidency and the majlis, or parliament. The translation is very readable, and is a fine piece of scholarship.
Constitution of the islamic republic of iran, the current constitution. Government of the islamic republic of iran wikipedia. We have sent our apostles with veritable signs and brought down with them scriptures and the scales of justice, so that men might conduct themselves with fairness. Islamic republic of iran national report for central asian flyway meeting 10 june 2005, new delhi, india a. The islamic republic of iran, nevertheless, explicitly aims to support and lead the entire muslim world including both sunnis and shiis. We have sent our apostles with veritable signs and brought down with them scriptures and the scales of justice, so that men might conduct themselves with fairness preamble. The army of the islamic republic of iran must be an islamic army, i. The first iranian constitution was drawn up following the victory of the constitutional revolution in 1906 and was subsequently revised in a number of stages. Although president rouhani pledged his support for greater social equality and justice for all iranians there was little. Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title constitution of iran. Jul 12, 2012 formulation of laws related to the basic rights in iran within the framework of a constitution dates back to the early 20th century. This is a nice, compact edition of the constitution of the islamic republic of iran as laid out immediately after the revolution. Islamic republic, to bring about a new political system, that of the islamic republic. Economic growth in the islamic republic of iran decelerated to only 0.
Institutionalizing the revolution the institutions of the islamic republic abridged version of the constitution of the islamic republic of iran. Iran islamic republic ofs constitution of 1979 with. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran department of justice. The constitution of islamic republic of iran in the name of god, the compassionate, the merciful. The world health organization on monday sent its first planeload of assistance to iran. Halal will naturally bring valuable opportunities for the muslim community to be presented on the internet using the new gtld program, however there are important points about the. The islamic republic of iran as an islamic country believes that tlds like. Politics and the state in the islamic republic schirazi, asghar on. Factional dynamics in postkhomeini iran week 6 feb. Iran islamic republic of s constitution of 1979 with amendments through 1989. Islamic republic of iran scuola superiore santanna. Farahani, 1997 the supreme national security council snsc is an institution founded in the course of the revision of the constitution of the islamic republic of iran.
The occurrence of great events during the early years of the last decade of the 20th century as well as the emergence of new conditions in the region have led the islamic republic of iran to play its key and proper role, in this decisive era, by. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikiquote. The constitution of islamic republic of iran iran chamber society. The new theocratic government structure was complex and included a mixture of elected and unelected officials. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran 1 2 was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3 december3 4 and went into force replacing the constitution of this article has been amended in to allow for the privatization of irxn iranian economy. The slowdown was primarily due to international sanctions and lower oil prices, which constrained private consumption, held back foreign investment and dampened exports. Constitution has been called a hybrid of theocratic and democratic elements.
Islamic republic of iran, the supreme national security. It will ban production, limit uses and reduce or eliminate release of these pops chemicals. The islamic republic of iran is situated in one of the most arid and semi arid regions of the world. Islamic republic of iran the supreme national security council source. The supplement motammem to the constitution qanune asasi, lit. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and. The islamic revolution and iran under ayatollah khomeini, 1979 1989 8 president rafsanjani and the era of reconstruction, 1989 1997 9 president khatami and the reform movement, 1997 2005 10 2 politics 15 2. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran 1989 edition. The islamic republic of iran was created shortly after the islamic revolution. Islamic republic of iran women activists played a significant role in the iranian revolution, but following it, with changes to the civil and penal codes and enforced segregation and public veiling, women lost the limited equal rights that they had enjoyed under the previous regime. Constitution of the islamic republic encyclopaedia iranica.
Iran islamic republic ofs constitution of 1979 with amendments. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran is a declaration of the social. On 3 december 1979, almost one year after mohammad reza shah pahlavi left iran, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran replaced. The new theocratic government structure was complex and. A rt i c le 5 0 0 anyone who engages in any type of propaganda against the islamic republic of iran or in support of opposition groups and associations, shall be sentenced to three months to one year of imprisonment. The preamble describes the history of the islamic revolution and the ideological principles of the constitution. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikisource. The relation between international law, islamic law and. However, about 73 years later, following the triumph of the islamic revolution of iran in february 1979.
The islamic republic of iran is located in southwest asia, bordering in the south with persian gulf and oman sea and from the north with the caspian sea. Iran has an official religion, some recognized religious minorities, and acknowledges rights of nonmuslims. Ratified 24 october 1979 and amended to 28 july 1989. Thus article 11 of the constitution, citing quranic verse, declares. Ramazani the constitution of the islamic republic of iran qanuni asasiyi jomhuiriyi islkmiyi iran has replaced iran s first constitution. The islamic republic of iran is situated in the middle east and has an area of 1,648,195 square kilometres with a population of about 63 million, which has doubled over the last three decades table 1. International law and islamic gafari law in the iranian constitution 1. Constitution in english alavi and associates, legal counsels, islamic republic of iran, 45 p. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations that are to exist in society, must now provide for the consolidation of the foundations of islamic government, and propose the plan of a new system of government to be erected on the ruins. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikipedia. The constitution requires that the taking of foreign aid be approved by the parliament. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social.
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