Cleric faces prosecution for advocating wife beating
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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SUBSCRIBEA 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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