Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 18 Dec 2024,Wednesday International
Iranian lawmakers are seeking to amend a controversial bill tightening hijab regulations, stirring fresh debate. The proposed "Law on Supporting the Family through the Promotion of the Culture of Chastity and Hijab" imposes penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment or $6,000 fines for promoting "nudity" or "indecency." Shahram Dabiri, vice president for parliamentary affairs, confirmed the parliament's request to hold off on finalizing the bill, citing needed amendments. Protests over mandatory hijab laws escalated after Mahsa Amini's 2022 death in custody, leading to months of unrest and global criticism of Iran's human rights policies.
