Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives
Definitions of many crimes remain vague and some much-needed improvements, such as criminalisation of marital rape, remain unaddressed
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Definitions of many crimes remain vague and some much-needed improvements, such as criminalisation of marital rape, remain unaddressed
The proposed law would join others in a majority of countries in Africa that outlaw homosexuality.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least seven states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.
The UK's Sentencing Council has toughened up the penalty for animal cruelty posted on social media ahead of Kurt Zouma's trial
Zouma was hit with the maximum fine of two weeks' wages by his club - £250,000, which will be donated to animal welfare charities - after a video showed him kicking and slapping the cat.