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Islamic Republic of Iran, this network had committed several destructive activities beyond the
sphere of media activities, especially in the sedition of the years 1998 and 2008, through the
dissemination of false information, disturbing public opinion, insulting sanctities, provoking
ethnicity and strengthening the circles of overthrow and terrorism, which resulted in serious
criticism of the activities of this network in the country. Therefore, with regard to the
continuation of such destructive activities beyond the media, the judge of the Prosecutor's
Office issued a temporary judicial order to ban some of the BBC staff and their relatives’
activities, for further investigation, considering the traces discovered of suspected financial
transactions of some employees and affiliates of this network in Iran.
Reply to paragraph 35
Seyed Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi:
Mr. Seyed Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi, son of XXXXXXXXX was born in 1954 in the
city of Borujerd, a resident of Tehran, was arrested on charges of forming a cult with extreme
tendencies and organizing and destroying public property, burning several motorcycles and
buses, and concealment of two firearms. Following the required legal proceedings, he was
sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. As has already been confirmed by the Special
Rapporteur, in the Islamic Republic of Iran no one is sued or tried because of his or her belief
of thought. As it is evident in the case of Mr. Kazemeinii's case, his actions and violent acts
were the basis for his arrest and sentence, on the law. It should be noted that, despite the
misuse of the similarity of his name with Ayatollah Ali Azimi Boroujerdi, he has no relation
with the household of the Late Ayatollah.During his prison term, he has been in good health,
enjoying his legal rights, health requirements and the right to visit members of the family and
access to cultural and press affairs.
According to the latest information, dated 9 Dec. 2017, the Special Clerical Court of the
Islamic Republic of Iran: "In the case of the file No. 2/v/5905/79, Mr. Seyyed Hossein
Kazemeini Boroujerdi, son of XXXXXXXXX, was charged with “ Moharebeh and corruption
on the earth”, confrontation with police and insecurity, dissemination of lies and abuse of his
clerical status. According to the verdict No. 86/2177 dated 29 August 1997, of Branch 3 of the
Special Court for the Clergy, he was sentenced to eleven years imprisonment, dismissal of
clerical status and payment of Diyeh. The verdict was appealed and later confirmed by the
court decision No. 86/774/2 dated 27 Feb. 2010 of the Second Branch of the Revolutionary
Court of the clergy. He was transferred to Evin Prison on 20 Sep. 2008. Ever since he has been
enjoying prison facilities such as medical treatment, family visits and telephone calls.
Eventually, due to his remorse, lack of association with the disciples and the closure of his
political activities and his illness, his leave permission was extended. Finally, termination of
his imprisonment was announced on 2 Aug. 2017. with the introduction of a leave to work
permit and, until the end of his term of imprisonment, his leave was extended, 05/96 has been
terminated. No evidence or proof was found on the other allegation raised in the paragraph.
Response to Paragraph 36
Despite the information provided in the response of Iran to the Special Rapporteur’s report of
the last year, repetitive, false and unsubstantiated allegations have been repeated in this draft
report. Expressing concern about the situation of civil society activists in Iran is discussed in
this section. In Iran, there are a large number of activists in the field of social, civil and human
rights, although the abuse of the title of civil rights activist or human rights defender or any
other similar title can not undermine their judicial responsibility. Unfortunately, in the Draft,
the title of the women's rights activist, workers and human rights defenders has been used
incorrectly, to the point where, in some cases, terrorists can also be subject to these titles. In
addition, the use of the title of civil rights activist or human rights defenders to insult
individuals who, according to their anti-social behaviors, ignore the norms of the society and
commit offenses against the law, is an insult to the true defenders of human rights.
Response to Paragraph 37, 38 and 39
Unfortunately, many incorrect and unfounded allegations have been made in these paragraphs.
Since the allegations are general and lacking detail, they are not verifiable. It is unfortunate that
these allegations in the draft are assumed as correct propositions and based on the prejudices
that have to be deleted. As mentioned earlier, in Iran, there are a large number of activists in
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