A Year After Protests, Iran Raises Punishment for Hijab Violation

Iran’s parliament approved a new “Hijab and Chastity” bill on Wednesday, September 20, imposing more severe punishments on its citizens, especially women, if they attempt to defy the country’s mandatory dress code laws.

The bill, which expanded from 15 articles to 70 enshrining a wide range of harsh punitive measures into law, will be applied for a three-year trial period.