Judicial Challenges in Combating Environmental Crimes in Iranian Criminal Law

Background and Aim: The need to deal with crimes and attacks on the environment has always been considered by the Iranian judiciary and so far, various regulations and measures in the form of legislative and judicial policies against crimes in this area have not been effective and effective deterrence. This study aims to identify and explain the challenge of tackling environmental crimes from the perspective of Iranian law and jurisprudence.
Materials and Methods: The research method in this research is descriptive-analytical through library studies, including books, articles and researches that are related to the subject and in line with the objectives of the article.
Ethical considerations: In this research, the originality of the texts, honesty and trustworthiness have been observed.
Findings: In general, at the judicial level, there are challenges such as lack of judicial strategy and policy regarding the environment, delays in prosecuting environmental crimes and lawsuits, as well as the lack of a participatory approach that can disrupt the mission of judicial authorities in order to It will guarantee the implementation of environmental rights.
Conclusion: Considering the legislative and judicial policy in the Iranian penal system, it is recommended to formulate and explain a unified and coherent approach to environmental crimes on behalf of civil society organizations in order to have a participatory strategy against these crimes.