Shariah court unjust to women, says US embassy report
A woman being caned under shariah law in Aceh, Indonesia. A US embassy report on human rights in Malaysia touches on several matters, including the bias against women under shariah law. – EPA pic, March 19, 2019.
WOMEN are unfairly treated in the shariah court, a US embassy report on human rights in Malaysia has found. The report, on rights practices in the country last year, cited civil groups’ complaints on rulings that are biased against Muslim women in divorce and child custody cases. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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