Bill Banning Torture Passes Into Law
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From Times Wire Reports
A bill to ban torture in Iran passed into law after getting approval from a hard-line watchdog that has previously vetoed attempts to end torture, state television reported.
The measure was approved by the 12-member Guardian Council, a body that barred thousands of reformist candidates from February’s parliamentary election and has vetoed dozens of liberal bills.
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