Saudi Arabia Puts Forth New Law to Prevent Violence Against Women and Childre

Saudi Arabia has put forth a new law criminalising domestic and physical women targeted at women and children. The law, approved by the cabinet on Monday, is aimed at protecting people from "all forms of abuse" and offering them shelter as well as "social, psychological, and medical aid," according to its text. Violators face penalties of one month to one year in prison and/or a 5,000 riyal to 50,000 riyal ( (Dollar) 1,330-13,300) fine. The measures ...

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