Hassan Khomeini’s reaction to the flogging punishment of Roya Heshmati shows that he does not find such deterrent measures effective.
Hassan Khomeini has no doubt that in such matters, the opinions of experts are definitely valid and should be the basis for action.
High-ranking officials, judges, and prominent judicial experts should seriously consider the deterrent nature of punishments for various crimes, taking into account all aspects and conditions, to see if the proposed punishment does not violate religious principles or even go against religious teachings.
According to the statements of the judicial authorities of that time, the Imam, considering this very point and paying attention to this very aspect, would prevent the implementation of stoning when experts deemed it to be in violation of religious principles.
