REPORT: Rights groups call for abolishing Art 522 of Lebanese Penal Code

Remy Derbass Author: Remy Derbass
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2016-11-28 | 15:25
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REPORT: Rights groups call for abolishing Art 522 of Lebanese Penal Code

The Article 522 of the Lebanese Penal Code suggests that that a rapist can be exonerated from his horrendous crime if he decides to marry his victim.

Considered barbaric, the women rights groups fear that this law will remain in force, while the Committee on Administration and Justice reassures otherwise.

 
 

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