Pathology of Criminal Policy of Iran toward Murdering Killed

Adoption of proper Islamic law basis towards the concept of one who deserves to be killed and determining criminal sanctions in the case of crimes against one who allegedly deserves to be killed is significant both for the purpose of observing important principles of lawmaking and providing public order and security. Recent approach of criminal policy of Iran in the context is hopeful, particularly after passing of new Islamic Penal Code in 2013. Enumerating examples and stipulating criminal sanction for murdering of one who allegedly deserves to be killed are among the most important steps taken by enacting new Islamic Penal Code. The measures can pave the way for providing more protection of the principle of enforcement of penalties by the judiciary and providing and maintaining public order and security. Having examined the developments in criminal policy of Iran, the paper seeks to demonstrate that there is a long way ahead to realize a perfect criminal policy. Thus, in addition to examining flaws of Islamic Penal Code in the context, the paper provides solutions to the problem. The solutions focus on the necessity of acceptance by the legislator of changes in the base of Islamic law for the concept in on hand and safeguard of the principle of enforcement of penalties by the judiciary at the other hand.