Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution (SCCR)

"The Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution is a regime policy body responsible for preparing and formulating strategic policies and plans in the fields of science, education, religion and research. It promoted several projects undermining the freedom of girls and women, setting limits on their clothing and education. Its decisions have also discriminated against minorities, such as the Baha’i. It is a vehicle for promoting the current regime’s policies. The Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran."¹ 

" The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution is an 'involved person' under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because it is or has been involved in the commission of a serious human rights violation or abuse in Iran, including being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting violations of the right to liberty and security and the right to freedom of expression through determining and enforcing mandatory dress codes for women, including the use of unreasonable force against individuals they deem to be non-compliant."² 

"The SCCR is responsible for Iran’s general policies on cultural issues, including women’s dress code. Responsible for the creation of Iran’s Morality Police, which implements the policies and agenda created by the SCCR."³ 

Source:

1. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32023R0645&from=EN 

2. https://docs.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.html 

3. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-steps-up-action-to-tackle-rising-threat-posed-by-iran