It’s Permissible For A Husband To “Rape” His Wife, Says Putrajaya

Activists in Malaysia have long argued against the exception in Section 375 of the Penal Code, which legalises "sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife" against her consent.

However, according to The Star Online, the government has now decided to keep Section 375 of the Penal Code as it is.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri, who is the de-facto Law Minister, said the decision was based on the findings by a special parliamentary selected committee which decided to retain Section 375 of the Penal Code.

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"The provision with regard to Section 375 that intercourse between a legally married couple continues to remain in force and cannot be considered as rape. To date, there are no proposals to amend this," Shukri said in a written reply to a question from Ramkarpal Singh.

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The Sarawakian lawmaker, however, noted that it was an offence if a husband injures his wife with the intention of having sexual intercourse

However, if Sisters in Islam are to be believed, Islam forbids husbands from forcing sex on their wives, as it is a form of physical abuse and mental torture

The issue of marital rape also plagues India. In February this year, Supreme Court of India rejected a plea to criminalise marital rape declaring that it was not possible to amend the law for one person.

It’s Permissible For A Husband To “Rape” His Wife, Says Putrajaya

Activists in Malaysia have long argued against the exception in Section 375 of the Penal Code, which legalises "sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife" against her consent.

However, according to The Star Online, the government has now decided to keep Section 375 of the Penal Code as it is.

"The provision with regard to Section 375 that intercourse between a legally married couple continues to remain in force and cannot be considered as rape. To date, there are no proposals to amend this," Shukri said in a written reply to a question from Ramkarpal Singh.

The Sarawakian lawmaker, however, noted that it was an offence if a husband injures his wife with the intention of having sexual intercourse

However, if Sisters in Islam are to be believed, Islam forbids husbands from forcing sex on their wives, as it is a form of physical abuse and mental torture

The issue of marital rape also plagues India. In February this year, Supreme Court of India rejected a plea to criminalise marital rape declaring that it was not possible to amend the law for one person.

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It’s Permissible For A Husband To “Rape” His Wife, Says Putrajaya

Activists in Malaysia have long argued against the exception in Section 375 of the Penal Code, which legalises "sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife" against her consent. However, according to The Star Online, the government has now decided to keep Section 375 of the Penal Code as it is.

"The provision with regard to Section 375 that intercourse between a legally married couple continues to remain in force and cannot be considered as rape. To date, there are no proposals to amend this," Shukri said in a written reply to a question from Ramkarpal Singh.

The Sarawakian lawmaker, however, noted that it was an offence if a husband injures his wife with the intention of having sexual intercourse

However, if Sisters in Islam are to be believed, Islam forbids husbands from forcing sex on their wives, as it is a form of physical abuse and mental torture

The issue of marital rape also plagues India. In February this year, Supreme Court of India rejected a plea to criminalise marital rape declaring that it was not possible to amend the law for one person.

Take our poll to let us know what you think about marital rape:

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Activists in Malaysia have long argued against the exception in Section 375 of the Penal Code, which legalises "sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife" against her consent.

However, according to The Star Online, the government has now decided to keep Section 375 of the Penal Code as it is.