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Iranwire – Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council has approved an amended version of the controversial Chastity and Hijab bill after parliament addressed issues raised over the proposed legislation.
The council ruled that the draft law, which has drawn criticism both inside the country and abroad, is now consistent with the general policies of the legislative system.
The Guardian Council is expected to echo the opinion made by the Expediency Discernment Council when it makes the final review of the bill.
In October, the Guardians Council returned the first draft of the bill to lawmakers due to “ambiguities” in the legislation, which proposes extensive penalties for women opposing wearing the mandatory hijab.
Parliament submitted a revised version of the bill earlier this month for review.
All women in Iran must conceal their hair with a hijab and wear loose fitting trousers under their coats while in public, but many have flouted the rule over the years and pushed the boundaries of what officials say is acceptable clothing.
The September 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody for allegedly wearing her headscarf improperly, sparked monthslong protests and a new wave of defiance among women across the country.
