An Analysis of the Capacities of the Law on the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab: With Emphasis on Legislative Policies and Operational Shortcomings

Hhgh, Tvytu

doi:10.30497/flj.2026.247957.2174

An Analysis of the Capacities of the Law on the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab: With Emphasis on Legislative Policies and Operational Shortcomings

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Document Type : Conceptual and Analytical Articles/ Scholarly Expository Article

Author

tvytu hhgh

The National Research Institute

10.30497/flj.2026.247957.2174

Abstract

The legislation concerning dress codes and moral norms has long been one of the most contentious issues in Iranian public law. In response to recent social developments, the Law on the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab (2024) was enacted with the aim of enhancing deterrence and systematizing the penal policy in this domain. This law, passed by the Islamic Consultative Assembly in 2024, introduced notable innovations, particularly in terms of enforceability and the use of technological tools for monitoring. Despite its ambitious objectives and strengths—such as greater transparency in enforcement mechanisms and a strengthened penal approach—the law faces significant operational shortcomings within the executive apparatus. Therefore, scholarly inquiry into its capacities and limitations is both necessary and timely.

This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the law’s jurisprudential, legal, and socio-cultural foundations, identify its core strengths, and explore areas for legislative refinement and policy improvement. The findings suggest that integrating jurisprudential, sociological, and legal perspectives—alongside a revision of executive strategies—can substantially enhance the law’s legitimacy and effectiveness in regulating dress-related norms.

Keywords

Hijab Law

Legislative Policy

Operational Shortcomings

Chastity and Hijab

Legal Enforcement in Iran

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