Dual interpretations in term of maturity and intellect perfection in criminal law

The Islamic Penal Code of 1392 has adopted a new criminal policy for people under the age of eighteen, and The punishments provided are less than that of adults. But the most important invention of legislator relates to establishing the term of maturity and intellect perfection to apply punishments in Hadd and Qisas. However, there are important ambiguities in this legislature's approach to observe. What is discussed in this article, Pay attention to the concept and conditions of maturity and intellect perfection in Hadd and Qisas and It is in conformity with the shariah criteria and jurisprudence opinions. Also, it should be said about the punishment of children and juvenile from 9 to 18 years of age, for them in the Ta'zir crimes Gradual criminal responsibility provided with Assuming absence of maturity and intellect perfection. But in Hadd and Qisas Only Mature people will be subject to Hadd and Qisas punishments that maturity and intellect perfection To be verified. Otherwise, they will be sentenced to alternative punishments, such as non- Mature people. However, the great ambiguities and disagreements of the judges in this regard make it necessary to amend the rules on it.