نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد
2 دکتری تخصصی، گروه فقه و مبانی حقوق اسلامی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The study analyzes the evolving social conditions in Iranian society, particularly in relation to Article 177 of the Islamic Penal Code of 2013, which addresses witness qualifications concerning non-vagrancy and non-begging. The authors argue that these conditions no longer reflect the current social structure due to significant societal changes.
Key findings indicate the emergence of a "socially excluded" class, encompassing both vagrants and beggars. Individuals excluded from society for social, environmental, and economic reasons should be considered valid witnesses. However, beggars who rely on begging as a livelihood should be disqualified from providing testimony, while those who beg out of necessity or coercion should not.
Vagrancy is defined narrowly; an individual is only considered a vagrant if they lack a permanent residence, do not engage in legitimate work, and provide for their needs by wandering in public spaces. Only those meeting all these criteria should be excluded from valid testimony.
The authors recommend establishing specific definitions for vagrants and beggars to clarify their distinction from the broader concept of social exclusion, ensuring legal frameworks adapt to contemporary societal realities.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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