Bahrain Makes History by Abolishing Controversial Rape Law
Bahrain’s parliament has voted to eliminate a part of its criminal law that granted rapists immunity from punishment if they married their victims.
25. May 2023
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Bahrain’s parliament has voted to eliminate a part of its criminal law that granted rapists immunity from punishment if they married their victims.
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