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Scots Islamic group wants debate over forced marriage laws
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A group MUSLIMISCHE yesterday called for a debate on whether new laws, to ensure forced marriages. The Islamic Foundation of Scottish civil forces has been said and England, as well as the courts and on the stage to help people. President Osama Saeed described forced marriage as “in the fields of justice perpetrated in many cases of people who are said to be Muslims and who come from certain parts of the world where this does not happen.” But he stressed that the position of Islam was that both parties must agree to a marriage. He said: “The new legislation is seen as a deterrent and send a clear signal that this violation of human rights will not be tolerated. “There should be a debate on this in Scotland. I see no reason why crime may not be an option on the table.” |
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