Cleric faces prosecution for advocating wife beating

A Muslim cleric who favours wife-beating under certain circumstances faces prosecution in France.

Cleric faces prosecution for advocating wife beating
Tue, 20 Apr, 2004 - 14:33

A Muslim cleric who favours wife-beating under certain circumstances faces prosecution in France.

“Justice can and must do something,” said Justice Minister Dominique Perben.

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