The statutory rape law in Malaysia: An analysis from shariah perspective

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The statutory rape law in Malaysia: An analysis from shariah perspective

Statutory rape law in Malaysia is not only problematic from the current social trend but is questionable from an Islamic law perspective. This paper argues for its exclusion in terms of application in the case of Muslims.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Nur Aina, Abdullah, Haneef, Sayed Sikandar Shah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Zes Rokman Resources 2017
Subjects:	KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects KBP470 Law reform. Criticism. Tanzim
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/61300/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61300/1/61300_The%20statutory%20rape%20law%20in%20Malaysia.pdf

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