Human rights lawyer Mr Khalil Bahramian has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from practicing law for 10 years. Khalil Bahramian has been an active lawyer for 46 years during which time he has defended numerous political prisoners and human rights defenders. He is an active opponent of the death penalty and a member of the International Committee Against Executions.

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It is reported that Branch 28 of Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Khalil Bahramian on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the head of the judiciary,” in retaliation for his work representing persecuted political activists in Iran. Khalil Bahramian has lodged an appeal against his sentence.

Front Line believes the sentencing of Khalil Bahramian is directly related to his legitimate and peaceful work in defence of human rights. If confirmed, Khalil Bahramian's sentencing would reflect an environment of increasing judicial harassment against human rights lawyers and other human rights defenders in Iran.