‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey
Critics argue legislation legitimises child marriage and statutory rape
A law which would allow men accused of having sex with girls who are under 18 to avoid punishment if they marry their victims is set to be introduced to parliament in Turkey.
The controversial so-called “marry-your-rapist” bill, which lawmakers are planning to introduce to Turkish parliament at the end of January, has sparked fury among women’s rights campaigners in the country. -- More...
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