A resolution by Iranian government to designate “appropriate areas” for demonstration was rejected by the country’s Court of Justice, local media reported.
The proposal came after widespread protests hit the country since January 2017.
The general board of the Court on September 17 revoked the resolution. It has been said that “the government’s resolution regarding the location of rallies contradicts the article 27 of the Constitution, which allows people to protest freely.”
According to article 27 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, “The formation of rallies and marches, without carrying weapons, and which are not contradicting the principles of Islam, shall be allowed.”
Iranian government has been trying to control rallies by enforcing “suitable places for gatherings of various groups of people” in Tehran and other cities.
A number of stadiums, parks, gardens, as well as the “northern side of the Iranian Parliament” were among the places approved by the government for public protests.
The Iranian government is highly criticized by citizens and civil rights organizations for not respecting the basic principle of freedom of assembly and peaceful gatherings.
