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Sayed-Hassan Amin, American, Iranian advocate, law specialist, author. Recipient Pahlavi medal King Muhamad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1976.

Background

Amin, Sayed-Hassan was born on November 25, 1948 in Persia. Arrived in Scotland, 1975. Son of Ayatallah Ali-Naghi and Fatimah Bayghom (Arab-Shahi) Amin.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Tehran University, Iran, 1970. Master of Laws, Tehran University, Iran, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy in Law, Glasgow University, Scotland, 1978.

Career

Assistant district attorney Ministry of Justice, Iran, 1971-1973, deputy judge Iran, 1973-1975. Lecturer international and comparative law Glasgow Caledonian University, 1979-1981, senior lecturer, 1981-1984, reader, 1984-1989, professor Islamic law, director Center for International Studies, 1989-1994. Specialist member Council for National Academy Awards, United Kingdom, 1989-1992.

Council member Royal Institute International Affairs, Scotland, 1990-1995.

Achievements

  • Sayed-Hassan Amin has been listed as a notable advocate, law specialist, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Republican for Scotland and N. Ireland, World Development Movement, United Kingdom, 1989-1992. Approved parliamentary candidate Liberal Democrat Party, Scotland, 1989. Patron Prisoners Abroad.

Lieutenant Iranian military, 1970-1971. Fellow Islamic Academy. Member International Bar Association, Scottish Bar, Faculty of Advocates, Society Authors, Naqishbandi Order (master), Islamic Institute International and Comparative Law (president since 1994).

Interests

  • Book collecting, persian poetry.

Connections

Father:
Ayatallah Ali-Naghi Amin

Mother:
Fatimah Bayghom (Arab-Shahi) Amin