concept   criminal justice
culture   Iran
statement   Iranian criminal justice system prioritizes confessions and physical punishments over due process and legal defense rights.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 age of criminal responsibility Iran Not held criminally responsible under the age of 9 1
2 convict suspect for crime Iran The suspect is often presumed guilty with limited rights to defend themselves, and the conviction is heavily influenced by the government. 1
3 crimes Iran Punishments for crimes may include public flogging, amputation, or even the death penalty. 1
4 criminal act Iran Criminal acts may be punishable by severe physical punishments, such as public flogging or even execution. 1
5 criminal defense Iran Criminal defense is heavily influenced by Islamic law, with a focus on confession, repentance, and reconciliation rather than adversarial legal proceedings. 1
6 criminal justice Iran Heavy reliance on confessions and less emphasis on due process 1