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Egyptian MP calls for death penalty for rape and end of reduced sentences for “honor killings”

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“Egyptian MP calls for death penalty for rape and end of reduced sentences for “honor killings”

Egyptian Parliament Member Fatma Adel, representing the Justice Party, introduced a landmark draft bill aimed at overhauling key provisions of the Egyptian Penal Code (Law #58 of 1937). The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate legal leniency for “honor killings,” toughen penalties for sexual assault and rape, and restrict judicial discretion in granting reduced sentences for … The post Egyptian MP calls for death penalty for rape and end of reduced sentences for “honor killings” appeared…

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