Siamak Amini suffers from Behcet’s syndrome, an inflammatory and autoimmune disease. Despite his inability to endure the harsh conditions of prison, judicial authorities have summoned him to serve his sentence.
According to the Iranian Human Rights Center, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Political prisoner Siamak Amini transferred to prison to serve his sentence. Security agents had searched and inspected Siamak Amini’s home in January 2024. Following three court summonses, he was ultimately released on bail of 500 million tomans until the completion of the legal proceedings.
Based on a ruling issued on May 8, 2024, by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, he sentenced to three years in prison for the charge of assembly and collusion to commit crimes against internal and external security, and to eight months in prison for propaganda against the regime, accounting for his time already served in detention. Additionally, as part of his supplementary punishments, he sentenced to a two-year ban on membership in groups, use of a smartphone, and leaving the country. According to the law on the aggregation of sentences, the enforceable sentence for him is three years, six months, and one day.
Siamak Amini, 63 years old, married and resides in Tehran.
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Violation of Global Human Rights Laws by Imprisoning Patients
Imprisoning patients, especially those suffering from severe illnesses, is a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This practice not only contradicts humanitarian and ethical principles but also contravenes numerous articles of this charter.
Some of the most important articles that violated by this practice include:
Right to Life (Article 3): This article explicitly states that everyone has the right to life. Imprisoning a patient, especially in conditions where there is no access to appropriate medical care, violates this fundamental right.
Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman Treatment (Article 5): This article prohibits any form of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Imprisoning a patient in unsuitable conditions without access to medical care can be considered a form of torture or inhuman treatment.
Principle of Equality (Article 7): This article states that all are equal before the law and entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. Imprisoning a patient because of their illness constitutes a form of discrimination.
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