Germany to Make Forced Marriage a Crime

Gerald · 10-27-10, 10:21 AM

BERLIN - Germany's government on Wednesday proposed criminalizing forced marriage, a tradition that some Muslim immigrant families impose on their children, even ones who were raised in Germany's more liberal society.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet agreed to a proposed law that would make forced marriage in Germany a crime that can be punished with up to five years in prison.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/10...arriage-crime/

Note:Published October 27, 2010

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Germany to Make Forced Marriage a Crime BERLIN - Germany's government on Wednesday proposed criminalizing forced marriage, a tradition that some Muslim immigrant families impose on their children, even ones who were raised in Germany's more liberal society. Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet agreed to a proposed law that would make forced marriage in Germany a crime that can be punished with up to five years in prison. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/10...arriage-crime/ Note:Published October 27, 2010 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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