European Convention on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters 1959

The present study aims to examine the European Convention on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters. Generally, the globalization of connections between nations involves the implementation of measures to facilitate these contacts in order to eliminate existing hurdles and issues that unavoidably create these developments in relations between countries and their populations. The conclusion of judicial aid agreements, such as the European Criminal Assistance Agreement of April 20, 1959, is the outcome of this mindset. This study took a descriptive-analytical approach to this pact. The findings revealed that this convention was reached with the nations' consent, based on principles of international criminal law and public international law. Meanwhile, the process of concluding similar agreements in the Islamic Republic of Iran is beset by difficulties due to the country's unique legal system and the Guardian Council's unique interpretation of sharia. Indeed, the Guardian Council's objections represent a rejection of the principles regulating the treaty's conclusion. The requirement for judicial cooperation between Iran and other nations, on the other hand, requires the appropriate authorities to adhere to international law's norms and regulations and to authorize the parliament through the Expediency Council's procedure.