9 Key Figures Behind Iran’s Controversial Hijab and Chastity Law
2. Judicial and Legal Commission: A Concentration of Power
This commission, which only comprises a handful of members, has been pivotal in shaping the law under Article 85 of the Constitution. Critics have lambasted this approach as undemocratic, with a law affecting 85 million people being decided by less than a dozen individuals. The closed-door nature of their discussions has further exacerbated concerns about their accountability.
