Roberto Abraham Scaruffi: Afghan leader accused of bid to 'legalise rape'

Wednesday, 1 April 2009

Afghan leader accused of bid to 'legalise rape'

In a massive blow for women's rights, the new Shia Family Law negates the need for sexual consent between married couples, tacitly approves child marriage and restricts a woman's right to leave the home, according to UN papers seen by The Independent.