Amnesty International: Rape marriage laws (petition)

fishypants · Aug 26, 2014

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/protect-survivors-sexual-violence

Algeria and Tunisia need to follow Morocco’s lead

In Algeria and Tunisia the law still allows rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their teenage victims; Article 326 of the Algerian Penal Code and Article 227 of the Tunisian Penal Code lets perpetrators of such sexual violence walk free.

The very principles underlying these laws are deeply flawed putting honour and shame before the needs of sexual violence survivors.

Failing to protect survivors

In Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco the law fails to protect survivors of sexual violence and can further stigmatise. Legal provisions relating to rape emphasize ‘morality’ and ‘decency’ rather than the personal and the bodily integrity of the victim.

Definitions of rape fall short of international standards, limited to a man having sexual relations with a women against her will. Marital rape is not recognised as a specific offense. Consensual sexual relations outside marriage and same sex relations are criminalised. These provisions may stop survivors of sexual violence from coming forward for fear that they might be prosecuted if their allegation of rape is not believed.

All three countries urgently need to make comprehensive legal reforms, in consultation with women's rights groups, to address sexual violence against women and girls.

tl;dr: Petition.

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