Iran's Family Protection Law
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Iran's Family Protection Law
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In 1967, Iran adopted a set of progressive family laws, the Family Protection Act, which granted women family rights; these were expanded in the Family Protection Law of 1975. The act was annulled in 1979 after the Islamic Revolution when Sharia law was re-introduced, but it stands out for having been ahead of its time, particularly in a Muslim-majority country. Today, parts of the acts have been reintroduced in Iran, while others are under consideration. For instance, the 1967 bill set up Speci
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%27s_Family_Protection_Law
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2010-05-07T22:40:40Z
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2024-09-13T04:23:13Z
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