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May 22, 2024

Women's rights and the new Personal Status Law in Saudi Arabia

Blog: Religion and Global Society

Flora Rustamova

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Abstract

Two years ago the new Personal Status Law was codified, introducing default guidelines for marriage, divorce, and child custody in Saudi Arabia, and changing the relationship between law and Sharia councils. Beata Polok and Zubair Abbasi explain the implications of the law. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a transformative journey. Through its … Continued

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