Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Islamic Azad University of Lahijan: Lahijan, gilan, IR
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Jurisprudence and Law, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Theology and Islamic Studies, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Fiqh and Fundamentals of Islamic Law, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, Iran
Abstract
This research seeks to achieve preventive and protective measures for women victims of sexual crimes, and in this regard, examines Iran's laws and explains the shortcomings and legal problems in this field. This research is a documentary study and it has examined the texts and articles of criminology, criminal law, jurisprudence laws and rules, subject laws and internal documents indexed in reliable databases. After collecting information, data analysis has been done in a descriptive and analytical way. The approach of this research is critical and examines the legal challenges related to women victims of sexual crimes. Based on the findings of the research, the main challenges of the subject in Iran's legal system, under the topics of lack of a comprehensive and accurate definition of sexual crimes, insufficient attention to the concept of consent in sexual crimes, lack of sufficient support mechanisms for victims, negative cultural and social attitudes towards victims. . Finally, solutions such as amending laws and regulations, promoting public awareness, strengthening support mechanisms, promoting international cooperation, and strengthening the role of civil society have been presented as the most important ways to overcome the challenges of this field.
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