"The head of Iran's judiciary has issued an order that no executions be carried out in public without his permission.
Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi also banned the publication of photographs or films of executions.
Human rights groups say Iran executed nearly 300 people in 2007 as it tries to improve security and reduce what it calls immoral behaviour.
Correspondents say it appears Ayatollah Shahrudi wants to lower the profile of executions as Iran has been widely criticised by Western countries and international organisations.
Capital offences in Iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking, apostasy, adultery and male homosexuality."
Western criticism has forced Iran to be careful about publicizing its executions for capital offenses. Steps toward being more cautious have been taken by Ayatollah Shahrudi. Shahrudi plans to not to allow any public executions without his permission with no filming or photography. This move by Shahrudi will help lower Iran's profile of executions.
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