TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has announced the establishment of a special judicial complex in Tehran province dedicated to handling international lawsuits and crimes.

Kazem Gharibabadi outlined the goals of this new judicial unit on Tuesday, emphasizing the restoration of the rights of Iran and its citizens violated by foreign actions. The unit also aims to protect the rights of non-Iranian nationals and facilitate their access to specialized judicial authorities.

This initiative aims to enhance coordination and expedite the processing of such cases.

The complex will focus on several key objectives: Creating a concentrated and well-structured judiciary to address international issues; adopting suitable legal and criminal policies with speed, accuracy, and deterrence in handling international claims; improving efficiency and strengthening interactions between judicial authorities and enforcement officers; and enhancing public confidence in the judicial system's commitment to addressing violations of Iranian and international rights.

The specialized judges at this complex will address various international crimes, including those committed by non-Iranian nationals and their associates, crimes by Iranian expatriates, and offenses against foreign nationals. Additionally, crimes occurring on Iranian aircraft outside Iran or on foreign aircraft within Iran's jurisdiction will be handled here.

The complex will also address crimes involving foreign political and consular agents, terrorist acts supported by foreign entities, and issues related to criminal judicial assistance, human trafficking, and illegal border crossings.

Gharibabadi highlighted the necessity of this complex in creating a dedicated and efficient structure within the judiciary to manage international legal matters. This initiative is expected to enhance the legal system's responsiveness to international crimes and improve the overall administration of justice concerning cross-border issues.

The establishment of this special judicial unit marks a significant step in Iran's efforts to bolster its legal infrastructure and ensure the protection of rights at both the national and international levels.