In Malaysia caning is not permitted under civil law, but it is allowed under the Shariah Criminal Code.… Read the rest
Islamists ‘Infiltrate’ the Labour Party
Mar 1st, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonMuslims in London say IFE are enforcing hardline views, curbing behaviour they deem ‘un-Islamic.’… Read the rest
Maintaining Scholarly Standards in Feminist Literature
Mar 1st, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIf feminism is to be effective, it must subject to serious scrutiny even notions in accord with its societal perceptions. … Read the rest
DR Congo: Children Accused of Witchcraft
Mar 1st, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia Benson‘She tried to kill me with a knife. It really hurt and I cannot understand why my mother did it.’… Read the rest
Iowa: Pregnant Woman Arrested for Falling Down
Mar 1st, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonThe slut.… Read the rest