What’s Current: After protests, Turkey withdraws child rape bill

Protesters took to the streets in cities across Turkey, holding placards saying: 'Rape cannot be pardoned' Image: AFP
Protesters took to the streets in cities across Turkey, holding placards saying: ‘Rape cannot be pardoned’ Image: AFP

After protests, Turkey withdraws bill that would have legalized child rape if the perpetrator married his victim.

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Susan Cox

Susan Cox is a feminist writer and academic living in the United States. She teaches in Philosophy.