Iran’s controversial mandatory ‘hijab law’ set to go into effect
Iran is set to implement the “hijab law,” officially known as the “Promoting Chastity and Hijab Culture to Support the Family,” on December 13.
This contentious legislation prescribes fines between $71 and more than $2,000 for non-compliance with the country’s dress code.
Violators who do not settle their fines within 10 days will face severe restrictions. These include being barred from accessing government services, banking, and obtaining documents like passports and driver’s licenses.
The law has been criticized by Abbas Ahoundi, former minister in Hassan Rouhani’s government. He has appealed to President Massoud Pezeshkian to veto the bill, suggesting it could alienate the public.
Meanwhile, backlash to mandatory hijab regulations has been ongoing, notably since the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini in police custody for a related infraction. That ignited months of deadly protests.
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