Is Torture and Forced Confession a Crime?
2025-03-10
A Legal Guide on the Prohibition of Torture and the Invalidity of Coerced Confessions under Iranian Law
Introduction
What Is Considered Torture under Iranian Law?
According to Article 38 of the Iranian Constitution and Article 169 of the Criminal Procedure Code: Torture for the purpose of extracting a confession is strictly prohibited, and any confession obtained through coercion, threats, or force is inadmissible. 📌 Torture includes both physical abuse (beatings, lashes, illegal detention) and psychological abuse (threats to family, sleep deprivation, insults).
Common Examples of Torture or Coercion During Interrogation
Physical assault or whipping to force a confession
Long-term solitary confinement
Threatening the arrest or harm of family members
️ Verbal abuse, humiliation, or prolonged interrogation
Interrogations without rest, food, or legal counsel
Forcing the accused to sign a confession without reading it
Are Confessions Valid in Such Situations?
According to Article 218 of the Islamic Penal Code and Article 169 of the Criminal Procedure Code: • ✅ Confessions must be voluntary, informed, and under fair conditions • ❌ If made under pressure or torture, they are legally void • 📜 Judges are obligated to verify the confession was given knowingly and freely
Can the Officer Be Prosecuted?
Yes.
The Role of a Lawyer in Such Cases
⚖️ A criminal defense lawyer can:
Conclusion
Torture—even against a guilty person—is illegal, immoral, and criminal.
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