He is 47, She is 8 - But Saudi Judge Says Marriage Is Legal

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A Saudi judge has refused for a second time to annul a marriage between an 8-year-old girl and a 47-year-old man, a relative of the girl told CNN.

The most recent ruling, in which the judge upheld his original verdict, was handed down Saturday in the Saudi city of Onaiza, where late last year the same judge rejected a petition from the girl's mother, who was seeking a divorce for her daughter.

The relative said the judge, Sheikh Habib Al-Habib, "stuck by his earlier verdict and insisted that the girl could petition the court for a divorce once she reached puberty." The family member, who requested anonymity, added that the mother will continue to pursue a divorce for her daughter.

Saudi judge refuses to annul 8-year-old's marriage - CNN.com

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When Amanda was 8, her guy was 31.

 

[Kalam]

where late last year the same judge rejected a petition from the girl's mother

What the hell?

 

[neurosport]

if its legal to cluster bomb Iraqi children then it should also be legal to f*ck Saudi kids

kids can't vote - how can it not be legal ?

 

[catzmeow]

He's following the example of the prophet.

 

[Epsilon Delta]

Wilcke explained that while Saudi ministries may make decisions designed to protect children, "It is still the religious establishment that holds sway in the courts, and in many realms beyond the court."

Last December, Zuhair al-Harithi, a spokesman for the Saudi government-run Human Rights Commission, said his organization is fighting against child marriages.

"The Human Rights Commission opposes child marriages in Saudi Arabia," al-Harithi said. "Child marriages violate international agreements that have been signed by Saudi Arabia and should not be allowed." He added that his organization has been able to intervene and stop at least one child marriage from taking place.

Wajeha al-Huwaider, co-founder of the Society of Defending Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia, told CNN that achieving human rights in the kingdom means standing against those who want to "keep us backward and in the dark ages."

She said the marriages cause girls to "lose their sense of security and safety. Also, it destroys their feeling of being loved and nurtured. It causes them a lifetime of psychological problems and severe depression."

That's fucked up.

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[roomy]

Agnes is flying over there as I type.

 

[Kalam]

He's following the example of the prophet.

Totally.

 

[bodecea]

He's following the example of the prophet.

And some of our more charming cults here in the good ole' U.S. of A.

 

[rdean]

Sure they aren't Mormon?

 

[Cold Fusion38]

Well I guess we should attack Saudi Arabia because they should NOT be allowed to enforce their OWN LAWS!!! Do I think it's right? HELL NO! Do I think it is none of our business how they enforce their laws....HELL NO!!

 

[Rubber Hoser]

She's a little old for a muslim man don't you think kalam?

 

[gautama]

He's following the example of the prophet.

And some of our more charming cults here in the good ole' U.S. of A.

It's one thing for an Islamic judge to make a ruling in favour of Pedophilia that reflects the culture of the country and the religion's promulgation of that practice itself.....since it is following the lead of their prophet, Pedophiliac Mohahahahahahamed........It's another thing to compare, or imply, that the "more charming cults here in the good ole' U.S. of A" can practice this specific wonderful pastime openly and persist in it if and when challenged by the courts of the land.

BTW, is this an example of the typical Lib America-Basher bashing the good ole' US of A ... or a casual observation of an aberration that operates sub rosa and apparently squeaks by the purview of the courts ?