Condemning Saudi Arabia for sentencing a gang-rape victim to 200 lashes and 6 months in prison and calling for King Abdullah to overturn the verdict.

Bill Number

HRES 864

Introduced

Dec 11, 2007

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Administration of justice Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Human rights International Affairs Law Middle East and North Africa Prosecution Rape Saudi Arabia Sentences (Criminal procedure) Victims of crimes Violence Women Women's rights

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Summary

Condemns rape as an inhumane act.

Supports rape victims' rights to seek legal action against their attackers.

Calls on Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah to overturn the verdict against the "Girl from Qatif" and set the victim free.

Calls on Saudi Arabia to undertake promised judicial reforms.

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