Greetings Again

Greetings Again

I would like to draw your attention to my previous note, particularly the second paragraph, and express my astonishment at your actions. Instead of providing accurate and precise information to the public and decision-makers, and continuously monitoring and studying the sensitive case of your client through the system and in person, you expressed ignorance regarding the definitive ruling for execution based on Article 477 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

You also requested that the Mizan News Agency publish the ruling if they are truthful! They shared some judicial information not out of concern, but for the sake of exposing others’ ignorance, and the game continues.

What is even more bizarre is that this time, instead of providing a detailed explanation and stating the reason for your lack of proper follow-up, you resorted to the rule of recusation!

Why didn’t you formally submit the rule of recusation in a written motion to the head of Branch 39 of the Supreme Court?

Do not say that this process was confidential and you were unaware.

Dear Esteemed Lawyer,

Please note that I do not defend the actions of the Islamic Republic or its judicial system, and I am not their attorney. However, if you intend to defend a defendant within the framework of the laws of the Islamic Republic, you must follow the correct legal pathways, which include publishing completely accurate information based on experience.

Article 477 of the Criminal Procedure Code clearly states that the special branch's handling referred to the Supreme Court must issue a ruling based solely on the opinion of the head of the judiciary, and the judges of this branch effectively draft the ruling based on that communicated opinion.

Now, please answer:

When was the last time you studied the judicial and execution files of the late Qobadlou? Or did you request to review them and were denied access?

When did you last review the Adl Iran system for a thorough study?

When did you follow up to determine that the case from the first branch of the Supreme Court was in Branch 39?

When did you visit the judges of Branch 39 in person?

When did you inquire about the process of obtaining authorization or following up on the case from the office of the first deputy or the presidency of the judiciary or the office of the judicial deputy or even the office of the chief justice of Tehran Province?

Why didn’t you communicate your concerns to the relevant authorities last night instead of during media activities, either through a phone call or even a text message, and then claim today that you informed them but no attention was given? Don’t say it was difficult for you to find the phone numbers of the responsible officials, and don’t allow the lack of precise information to lead to the dissemination of incorrect media reports.

Dear Esteemed Lawyer,

At the very least, you could have informed Mr. Emaduddin Baqi and other activists dedicated to saving prisoners sentenced to execution, so they could follow up through their official channels. Just like in cases where, at the last moments before execution, activists were able to gain Ayatollah Khamenei’s attention, you could have prevented the swift execution of this death sentence at least until your legal claims were reviewed.

I emphasize: As a lawyer, particularly a human rights lawyer, which official or Dr. Sarmadi, head of the presidency of the judiciary, or Dr. Gharibabadi, head of the Human Rights Headquarters of the judiciary, did you inform of these matters “regardless of the outcome”?

Regarding the lack of notification to your esteemed client, may he rest in peace, have you examined the execution files and the judicial case in prison?

The Information Technology Center of the judiciary and your system certify that no proceedings in your esteemed client's case were visible?

If all these questions are incorrect, publicly announce charges against all involved parties and their results.

I do not wish to deny or dismiss your efforts; however, in matters of execution and capital punishment, follow-ups are only valuable when conducted through proper legal channels and more accurate information.

It is regrettable that the life taken, just like that of the late Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, cannot be restored due to the negligence of his esteemed lawyer.