Judiciary should maintain public confidence in system of justice: Leader

June 28, 2011 - 0:0

TEHRAN -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran’s judicial apparatus should make every endeavor not to lose the people’s confidence.

The Leader made the remarks during a meeting with a number of judicial officials in Tehran on Monday, a day ahead of the martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Mohammad Hosseini Beheshti and 72 of his colleagues, which is the Judiciary Day in Iran.
On June 28, 1981, the terrorist group Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) planted a bomb in the Islamic Republic Party’s main office, killing Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mohammad Hosseini Beheshti and 72 high-ranking officials, including a number of MPs.
During the meeting, the Leader stated that the Judiciary requires the trust of the nation, which can be gained through the impartial administration of justice.
Questioning the services of the country’s officials and casting doubt on official reports released by senior officials of the three branches of the government is not in the national interests and would undermine the public confidence, he stated.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader advised officials and media outlets against publicizing allegations made against the people.
Even if the charges are proved, the name of the person in question should not be disclosed because the family of that person will be put under pressure, the Leader noted.
Pointing to the fact that pressure is being exerted on the Judiciary to publicize allegations, he said, “There is no need for disclosing (such things), and no one has the right to make a Muslim lose face.”
In conclusion, the Leader thanked the judicial officials for their sincere services to the country