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Iranwire – Prominent Iranian activists Nasrin Sotoudeh and Sedigheh Vasmaghi have condemned the recently approved “Hijab and Chastity” law, calling it a “shameful” legislative act.
In a statement released on Sunday, the activists criticized the law’s approval, describing it as a “ridiculous show” orchestrated by various government bodies.
They accused those in power of enacting a “medieval law” that undermines women’s civil rights.
The law, which passed after multiple revisions between Parliament and the Guardian Council, includes 74 articles and will be officially communicated to enforcement agencies on December 13.
It introduces severe financial penalties and extensive social restrictions for women who refuse to comply with mandatory hijab regulations.
Sotoudeh and Vasmaghi warned the political leadership that if the law is not repealed, they, along with what they anticipate will be a significant number of citizens, will exercise their right to protest in public spaces.
A provision of the law also extends to foreign nationals, granting authorities the power to enforce hijab regulations on non-Iranian women.
