Iran: Information on what punishment a rapist faces under Islamic law and on whether the victim of the rape faces any penalties
| Publisher | Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 November 1992 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | IRN12142 |
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According to a representative of the Embassy of Iran in Ottawa, the victim of a rape is not penalized by the judicial system (12 Nov. 1992). However, the burden of proof rests with the victim (Ibid.). The maximum penalty for a rapist found guilty is death (Ibid.).
Additional and/or corroborative information on this subject is currently unavailable to the IRBDC in Ottawa.
Reference
Embassy of Iran, Ottawa. 12 November 1992. Telephone Interview with Representative.
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