IRAN Statement at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice under agenda item 6 (e) - (3 June 2026)

Agenda item 6 (e): Other crime prevention and criminal justice matters

Statement

by

The Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran 

Before

The Thirty-Fifth Session of

the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Agenda Item 6e: Other crime prevention and criminal justice matters

( 3 June 2026, Vienna)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

Mr. Chair,

 

I would like to thank you and the Secretariat for your commendable efforts in convening this meeting.

 

Mr. Chair,

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran has undertaken a wide range of measures in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice, resulting in a reduction in the prison population, the expansion of social mediation mechanisms, and the enhanced utilization of civil society capacities.

A significant number of disputes and public claims have been resolved prior to entering the judicial process through a comprehensive public communication system, thereby substantially reducing the number of incoming court cases.

 

Iran has implemented the national programme entitled "Judge at School" to enhance legal and judicial awareness among citizens. Through this initiative, nearly 275,000 students, parents, and educators have received legal and judicial training.

Iran has also implemented programmes aimed at preventing and reducing violence, including individual anger-management counselling, group counselling services, educational workshops in prisons, and awareness-raising activities. Furthermore, it has continued to strengthen its comprehensive public communication system, through which a significant number of citizens have registered to submit reports, requests, suggestions, and complaints. A specialized online dashboard has also been established to facilitate the follow-up of public reports.

Iran has successfully engaged civil society in the protection of public rights, the prevention of corruption, mediation, victim support, and efforts to reduce social harms affecting women, children, and adolescents.

 

Moreover, Iran has expanded offices dedicated to supporting women and children across the country. These offices provide a range of services to women at risk, including case assessment, counselling marital disputes, visits to women’s prison wards and correctional centres, and referrals to relevant support and judicial institutions.

 

It is evident that combating crime requires a multilateral approach that addresses specific challenges while considering the socioeconomic, cultural, religious, legal, and societal conditions and particularities of each region.

 

In conclusion, we would like to reaffirm our determination to strengthen our joint efforts in preventing and combating crime.

 

I thank you.