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Ta'zir imprisonment
Ta'zir imprisonment is a type of imprisonment that is written and executed, differing from Hadd imprisonment (divine limits prescribed by Islamic law). It is under the jurisdiction of the ruler. Sometimes, Ta'zir imprisonment is contrasted with suspended imprisonment, which is not enforced on the accused. Ta'zir imprisonment, however, is implemented and is considered a form of discipline left to the discretion of the ruler according to Islamic law and Article 16 of the Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[1]
This type of imprisonment is applied for crimes rooted in Islamic principles and considered Haram (forbidden acts) but without a specific punishment prescribed in Islamic law.[2] Contrary to popular belief, Ta'zir imprisonments cannot be traded or "sold."[3]
- Ta'zir refers to punishments that are not classified as Hudud, Qisas, or Diyya. These are determined and enforced by law for committing religiously forbidden acts or violating governmental regulations. The type, amount, implementation method, and other provisions such as mitigation, suspension, or abatement are determined by law.[4]
- ^ Article 16, Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ^ Law on Reducing Ta'zir Imprisonment Sentences National Law and Regulations Information Base
- ^ "Examining a Common Legal Misunderstanding: Ta'zir Imprisonment is Tradable!". Parsine. January 25, 2010.
- ^ "What is Ta'zir imprisonment?". roshanlawyer.com (in Persian).
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