Faṣlnāmah-i Pizhūhish-i Huqūq-i Kiyfarī (Sep 2018)

The legal system of compensation for damage caused by the arrest of the accused innocent; Research in comparative law and Iranian law.

  • ESMAEIL SHAYEGAN,
  • MOHAMMAD ASHOURI

DOI
https://doi.org/10.22054/jclr.2018.16647.1309
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 23
pp. 47 – 79

Abstract

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The legal system of compensation for damage caused by the arrest of the accused innocent; Research in comparative law and Iranian law. Abstract: In the new Criminal Procedure Act government's responsibility is accepted for damage caused by the arrest of the accused innocent, whether the judge or other person is responsible for the fault or error. By law In addition to identifying the "right" injured, in a claim for damages suffered due to temporary detention, Special procedure has predicted in order to implement this right. This legislative measures can be interpreted a step towards the realization of a fair trial and respect for the presumption of innocence (Article 37 of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran).This Anticipated legal system in the new Criminal Procedure put government as a barrier between the injured party and the offender judge. Accordingly, innocent accused demands the damage caused by the temporary detention from government and the government can refer to the blamable judge after the compensation under the circumstances.

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