Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Courts, as amended in 1983, encompasses
- All of the offenses against the internal and external security of the Country, combating and behaving in a corruptly manner on the earth.
- Uttering slander against the Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Honorable Leader.
- Conspiracy against the Islamic Republic of Iran or carrying arms, use of terrorism, destruction of building against the Islamic Republic.
- Engaging in espionage for aliens.
- All crimes involving smugglings and narcotic items.
- The cases pertinent to Article 49 of the Constitution of Iran.
Disputes over jurisdiction between the Revolutionary Courts and Iranian Penal Courts are resolved by the Iranian Supreme Court. To date, according to the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, "it appears that there is a tendency to extend the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Courts to all offenses which in the opinion of the authorities are not punished severely enough."
The trials are not public, there is no jury, and a single judge decides the matter at hand. Information on the trial is disclosed at the discretion of the government.
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