Turkish activists oppose amnesties for child rapists
(The Guardian Turkey)

Draft law could see release of men jailed for child abuse if they marry their victim Turkey´s ruling party has begun a second attempt at introducing a law to grant rapists amnesty as long as they marry their victim, four years after a similar bill sparked outrage at home and internationally.The legislation, which was first debated by parliament on 16 January, would give men suspended sentences for child sex offences if the two parties get married and the age difference between them is less than 10 years. Continue reading...