1925-1941Legal Reform

Judicial Modernization

Established a modern, secular legal system based on civil law.

Key Impact

Created modern secular legal system with equal rights

Historical Context

Reza Shah introduced a secular legal system modeled on European civil law. Religious courts lost jurisdiction over most matters, and a professional judiciary was established. Legal codes were standardized, legal education was modernized, and the rule of law was strengthened. Women gained legal rights in marriage, divorce, and inheritance that they had never possessed before.

Year

1925-1941