Situation of Religious Minorities in Iranian Criminal Law in Light of the Principle of Equality before the Law

Being in the minority as one of the vulnerable groups, minorities need legal support. In a pluralistic society, minorities having special characteristics and cultural differences are recognized as a vulnerable group in need of protection and legal guarantees. The principle of equality before the law cloud is both the formal (Prohibits discrimination in the enjoyment of rights for having minorities characteristics) and substantial (Equal protection of the special rights of minority groups and cultural differences). We explain the substantive criminal law from the perspective of the present study and analyzed approach to discrimination or the protection of religious minorities in this section of legal system.