Thursday, November 16, 2006

Pakistan Votes To Amend Strict Sharia Laws On Rape

Until now rape victims had to have four male witnesses to the crime - if not they faced prosecution for adultery. The new bill allows prosecutions under secular rather than religious law. Religous parties boycotted the vote saying the bill encouraged "free sex". The reforms are being seen as a crucial test of President Musharraf...

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