It would be nice if the Time Article included a citation of the law though. 
Further research shows that Hojatolislam Hassani has been pushing this since 1998 and has never been passed by the Consultative Assembly. Yet another reason to be afraid of anyone who tries to introduce religion into governance.
__________________
abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.
|