نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Drug trafficking offenses are among the most serious threats to public health and social security. For decades, Iran’s legal system has relied on harsh criminal policies such as capital punishment and long-term imprisonment in dealing with these crimes. However, experience has shown that this approach has not been effective in reducing crime rates and has even led to negative consequences, including prison overcrowding and international pressures regarding human rights compliance. Adopting a critical and comparative perspective, this study examines the inefficiency of repressive punishments in Iran while analyzing the criminal policies of the European Union, where rehabilitation, proportionality of punishment to crime, and non-custodial alternatives play a significant role. The research method is qualitative, based on the analysis of legal documents, judicial practices, and scholarly literature. The findings indicate that drawing on the experiences of European countries—such as expanding alternative sanctions, emphasizing rehabilitation, and harmonizing criminal policies—can enhance the effectiveness of Iran’s criminal justice system. Finally, the study offers recommendations for transitioning from a purely repressive approach toward more balanced and humane policies.
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