Guidance Patrol
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For the 2012 film, see Guidance Patrol (film).
The Guidance Patrol (Persian: گشت ارشاد, romanized: gašt-e eršâd) or morality police[3] is an Islamic religious police force and vice squad in the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Guidance Patrol enforce Sharia–Islamic law—per laws in Iran; this is most often the enforcement of Islamic dress code, such as ensuring women in the country wear hijabs.[4] The Guidance Patrol was formed in 2005 as a successor organisation to the older Islamic Revolution Committees, and reports to the Supreme Leader.[5][failed verification]
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گشت ارشاد Gašt-e Eršâd | |
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Formed | Summer 2005[lower-alpha 2] |
Superseding agency | |
Type | Religious police and vice squad |
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Parent department | Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
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