Good News from Saudi Arabia!

[Halibut 12]

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

[Happ Hazzard 10]

You spelt the name of the country wrong.

[Halibut 12]

You spelt the name of the country wrong.

 

Thanks for pointing that out. Good news though isn't it?

[Happ Hazzard 10]

The law should just be the same for males and females. If that is what has happened then it is a good thing.

[rossyrooney 12]

It's wonderful news, let's hope others follow their lead.

 

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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.

[ruffy 10]

We'll its a start. Now the rest of the Muslim countries take note

[rossyrooney 12]

We'll its a start. Now the rest of the Muslim countries take note

 

Yes, then it truly would be an Arab Spring.

[boyfriday 21]

Good news indeed but I still won't be visiting with our lass anytime soon.

[jfish1936 10]

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?

[skinz 10]

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.

[stevie1957 10]

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.

[skinz 10]

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?