Morocco plan to change rape marriage law

World | 207650 hits | Jan 24 1:58 am | Posted by: martin14

Women's rights activists in Morocco have welcomed plans to change a law allowing rapists of minors to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims.

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by martin14
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:05 am
Wow, they really are growing up, moving into the 17th century now.
by saturn_656
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:22 pm
the second clause of the article specifies that when the victim marries the perpetrator, "he can no longer be prosecuted except by persons empowered to demand the annulment of the marriage and then only after the annulment has been proclaimed". This effectively prevents prosecutors from independently pursuing rape charges.
by Brenda
Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:28 pm
"You were raped. You brought shame onto our family. Marry your rapist (or I will kill you)"

It's about time that stops.

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