Halibut   12 #1 Posted August 29, 2013 The Saudi Cabinet have made domestic and workplace violence against women - both physical and sexual - illegal for the first time in the Kingdom's history. Those found guilty could face fines of up to $13000 or 12 months in jail.  More details here - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-cabinet-passes-ban-on-domestic-violence-8789358.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Happ Hazzard   10 #2 Posted August 29, 2013 You spelt the name of the country wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #3 Posted August 29, 2013 You spelt the name of the country wrong.  Thanks for pointing that out. Good news though isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Happ Hazzard   10 #4 Posted August 29, 2013 The law should just be the same for males and females. If that is what has happened then it is a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rossyrooney   12 #5 Posted August 29, 2013 It's wonderful news, let's hope others follow their lead.  ---------- Post added 29-08-2013 at 13:01 ----------  The law should just be the same for males and females. If that is what has happened then it is a good thing.   Small steps ... giant leaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ruffy   10 #6 Posted August 29, 2013 We'll its a start. Now the rest of the Muslim countries take note Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rossyrooney   12 #7 Posted August 29, 2013 We'll its a start. Now the rest of the Muslim countries take note  Yes, then it truly would be an Arab Spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
boyfriday   21 #8 Posted August 29, 2013 Good news indeed but I still won't be visiting with our lass anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jfish1936 Â Â 10 #9 Posted August 29, 2013 There will be a law -- but who will enforce it? Will it be enforced "without fear and without favour"? or will it only be used against those without powerful friends? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
skinz   10 #10 Posted August 29, 2013 There will be a law -- but who will enforce it? Will it be enforced "without fear and without favour"? or will it only be used against those without powerful friends?  If it can be used without bias it's a positive step, I doubt it will, that will take a long time. Power can buy you a lot, even in countries that are "civilised" and democratic.  Regardless though, it's an encouraging first step. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
stevie1957 Â Â 10 #11 Posted August 29, 2013 This is good news but there is still a long way to go, as a woman's testimony is worth half that of a man in Sharia law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
skinz   10 #12 Posted August 29, 2013 This is good news but there is still a long way to go, as a woman's testimony is worth half that of a man in Sharia law.   That much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...