September 2002
Interview with Dr. Ahmadi Regarding the Election Law Bill - 2002-09-29
Dr. Ne'mat Ahmadi discusses the government's election law bill, which reportedly removes the Guardian Council's oversight of candidates. This change could significantly impact the electoral…
Guardian Council Rejects Islamic Parliament Bill Granting Women More Divorce Rights
The Guardian Council has rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at granting women greater rights in divorce proceedings, citing contradictions with Islamic law. The bill was…
Under the Microscope: Examination of Election Law Bills and Presidential Powers - 2002-09-24
The article discusses the submission of bills concerning election laws and presidential powers to the Iranian Parliament. It also mentions Tony Blair's statements about Iraq,…
Bill to Increase Presidential Powers Submitted to Parliament
President Mohammad Khatami has submitted a bill to increase presidential powers to the Iranian parliament, challenging conservative forces. The bill aims to clarify presidential authority…
Khatami's Parliamentary Deputy Proposes Increasing Presidential Powers to Parliament - 2002-09-23
Ali Abtahi, Khatami's parliamentary deputy, is set to propose an expansion of presidential powers to challenge conservative factions in Iran. Khatami has expressed readiness to…
Under the Microscope: Mehdi Karroubi's Statements on the Election Law Reform Bill - 2002-09-06
Mehdi Karroubi, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, made statements regarding the election law reform bill, while British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed support for…
Under the Microscope: Open Letter from 25 Prominent Lawyers - 2002-09-06
An open letter from 25 prominent Iranian lawyers criticizes the judiciary's penalties against their colleagues involved in politically sensitive cases. The letter is addressed to…
Under the Microscope: Discussion on the Election Law Reform Bill - 2002-09-04
The article discusses the opposition from key political figures, including Mr. Hashemi Shahroudi and Mr. Asgaroladi, regarding the proposed reforms to presidential powers. Additionally, it…