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

Nur Aina, Abdullah and Haneef, Sayed Sikandar Shah (2017) The statutory rape law in Malaysia: An analysis from shariah perspective. International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 14 (5). pp. 9-14. ISSN 2289-1552

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 3049/61300
Uncontrolled Keywords: Statutory rape, rape law, Malaysia, Shariah.
Subjects: K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects
K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP470 Law reform. Criticism. Tanzim
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
Depositing User: Prof. Sayed Sikandar Shah Haneef
Date Deposited: 12 Jan 2018 09:34
Last Modified: 16 Mar 2018 17:23
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/61300

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