The German government is to make forced marriages, especially common among Turkish and Arab Muslims,1 a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. Currently it is treated as a form of coercion.2 Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said culture should not be used to excuse something which is wrong.2 Once parliament approves the proposal, it will become law.
Source: 1. The Canadian Press, 2. Reuters
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Germany to punish forced marriages, common among Muslims, with 5 years jail
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