The British Committee for Iran Freedom (BCFIF) has outlined several recommendations for the UK government regarding its Iran policy in a document published on the Parliament of the United Kingdom’s website.
These recommendations include:
1-Urging the revocation of discriminatory laws against women in Iran and the broader MENA region.
2-Calling for the release of all political prisoners in Iran and other MENA countries.
3-Insisting on the immediate release of protesters detained during the current uprising in Iran.
4-Advocating for a coalition to hold officials accountable for human rights abuses, including those responsible for the deaths of protestors in the current uprising and the 1988 massacre of political prisoners.
5-Opposing the payment of ransoms for hostages held in Iran and demanding their immediate release.
6-Designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Intelligence Ministry as terrorist organizations under the Terrorism Act 2000.
7-Recognizing the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people and others in the region, supporting those seeking democratic change, including the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and its President-elect Maryam Rajavi.
8-Pressing for a UN-sponsored fact-finding mission to Iran and other countries where political prisoners face torture and execution, leveraging the UK’s position as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The BCFIF emphasizes the UK’s responsibility to prioritize human rights, advocate for regional stability, and support the rule of law in its engagements with the Middle East and North Africa. The committee expresses concern about human rights abuses in Iran, encompassing discrimination against women, political repression, and violence against protestors.
It calls for a comprehensive approach addressing democracy, stability, and human rights in the region. The submission concludes by underscoring the UK’s unique position to influence positive change based on historical ties and the promotion of freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights.
The BCFIF recommendations are as follows:
