As the 30th election for the board of the Central Bar Association approaches, reports from Tehran indicate that the Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges has disqualified 28 prominent lawyers from membership in this board. The Central Bar Association announced on Wednesday, January 31, that the Disciplinary Court of Judges, in a letter dated the same day, confirmed the qualifications of 98 lawyers to run in the 30th election for the board of this association. The names of these 98 individuals, consisting of 83 male lawyers and 15 female lawyers, have been published on the Bar Association's website, but some of the most well-known lawyers are notably absent from this list. At the same time, some news sources have released a list of 28 notable lawyers who have all been disqualified for this election cycle. Among these names are Qasem Shaleh-Saadi, Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, Abdol-Samad Khorramshahi, Farideh Ghayrat, Mina Jafari, Maryam Kian-Arthi, and Ramadan Hajimashhadi. In this regard, the news site Ensaf News quoted Mina Jafari, one of the disqualified lawyers, stating that she expects the Disciplinary Court of Judges to be transparent in its positions. This disqualified lawyer emphasized that she will pursue legal action to clarify the reasons for her disqualification at the earliest opportunity. The board elections of the Central Bar Association are held every two years, and in previous elections, several prominent Iranian lawyers have also been disqualified. Earlier, on the eve of the 28th round of elections for the Bar Association board, President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the independence of the Bar Association as a 'fundamental principle,' yet at that time, 29 lawyers were disqualified from running in the elections. In the 29th round, which took place in March 2016, 25 prominent lawyers were also barred from candidacy by the Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges. In this year's elections, set to occur in March, 98 lawyers will compete for 18 seats on the board of this independent legal entity.
28 Lawyers Disqualified for Bar Association Elections
The Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges has disqualified 28 prominent lawyers from participating in the upcoming elections for the Central Bar Association board. This decision raises concerns about judicial transparency and the independence of the legal profession in Iran, as it follows a pattern of disqualifications in previous elections.
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📰 What Happened
The Supreme Disciplinary Court of Judges disqualified 28 prominent lawyers from running in the upcoming Central Bar Association elections. This decision has raised concerns regarding judicial transparency and the independence of the legal profession in Iran.
- 98 lawyers were confirmed eligible to run, while 28 notable lawyers were disqualified.
- This pattern of disqualification has occurred in previous elections, raising concerns about the independence of the Bar Association.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Central Bar Association plays a critical role in the legal profession in Iran, and disqualifications of lawyers have been a recurring issue, suggesting systemic challenges within the judiciary.
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