Proposed Law Requiring Modesty in Public Places Provokes Debate in the UAE.
Following are excerpts from a TV report on the debate caused by the
Proposed modesty law in the UAE, which aired on the Al-Jazeera network on June
28, 2012.
Reporter: Few people have forgotten the scandal of several months ago,
when a British tourist and a British expat were caught having sex on a Dubai
beach. Anyone who visits the UAE and strolls around its malls will undoubtedly
catch a glimpse of tourists and foreign residents engaging in unacceptable and
inappropriate behavior, which many locals believe runs counter to the moral
values of UAE society.
Federal National Council member Hamad Al-Rahoomi: There is improper
behavior, like passionate kissing on escalators, in plain view. The whole world
just sitting there watching as two people exchange passionate kisses, or a guy
walking in the mall, with his hand [in the pocket] of his girlfriend's pants...
These things are unacceptable, just like their see-through or very short
clothing, which reveals their underwear. These things are unacceptable. People
who reject this have called for legislation that would ban this conduct, in
order to preserve the unique character of the country.
Reporter: The issue is still being discussed in UAE society and on
social media networks, following the recommendation of the UAE Federal National
Council for legislation regarding modesty in public places, which would lead to
the punishment of transgressors. Source: Memri.
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