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Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1979

38

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Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Provision
38
Source language
English
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in force
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in force

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Article 38: Torture, of any kind, in order to obtain confession or information is for- bidden. It is not permissible to force someone to testify, confess, or swear an oath. Such a testimony, confession, or oath is worthless. Anyone who deviates from this article shall be sentenced in accordance with law.

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Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1979 · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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