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The Telegraph - Ahmed Vahdat, 11/13/13
 

Iran to ban morality police from targeting women

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Photo: REUTERS
 

Iran's notorious morality police have been barred from arresting women deemed to be immodestly dressed, as President Hassan Rouhani moved to fulfil an election promise to ease up on the country's strict Islamic dress code

Mr Rouhani, who has displayed a more moderate bent than his hardline predecessor since taking office in June, has moved to rein in the Gashte Ershad (Guidance Patrol), that has been a trademark of the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.

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