Pegah Banihashemi: Three years after ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, Iran remains in a deadlock

In systems governed by the rule of law, everyone is meant to be held accountable, regardless of their status. Citizens and legal professionals have the right to challenge any instances of constitutional violations or misuse of public authority. Unfortunately, in Iran, the judiciary has been historically lacking in autonomy and has faced criticisms of being influenced by political agendas and authorities. This lack of independence has raised concerns regarding the fair execution of justice in the country.