'Islamist' Turkey - New law on sexual crimes currently debated at Parliament will lead to lesser sentences for criminals. (HD).
Some 243 women’s associations grouped under the umbrella of the Platform for the End to Violence have argued a new law currently debated at Parliament will lead to lesser sentences for criminals, instead of toughening them, as was announced by the government.
The new draft law proposal that includes a multitude of amendments for the Penal Code was presented last month amid increased media attention for a series of child murders.
According to online news website Bianet, the women’s association criticized that the law was prepared without the consultation of different interlocutors and parties, adding that its content failed to contribute to bring a solution for domestic violence and sexual abuse.
They also argued the law very often assimilated flirting with forced marriage and reflected on this basis a tendency of “conservatism” and restriction of sexual freedoms.
The platform underlined seven main objections regarding the law:Read the full story here.
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