22 USC 8807 - Impositions of sanctions with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting

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§ 8807.

Impositions of sanctions with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting

(a)

Findings

Congress makes the following findings:

(1)

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has contributed to the infringement of individuals’ human rights by broadcasting forced televised confession and show trials.

(2)

In March 2012, the European Council imposed sanctions on the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Ezzatollah Zargami, for broadcasting forced confessions of detainees and a series of “show trials” in August 2009 and December 2011 that constituted a clear violation of international law with respect to the right to a fair trial and due process.

(b)

Imposition of sanctions

(1)

In general

The President shall, after January 2, 2013—

(A)

impose sanctions described in section 8514(c) of this title with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Ezzatollah Zargami; and

(B)

include the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Ezzatollah Zargami, on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

(2)

Exception

(3)

Application of certain provisions

(Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title XII, § 1248, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2015.)

cite as: 22 USC 8807