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Seven cruel laws against women in Saudi Arabia

New Delhi: Saudi Arabian women face several restrictions based entirely on gender. Being an Islamic kingdom, the laws are based on Sharia. With Sarrah Atttar becoming the first Saudi Arab woman to participate in Olympics,

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: March 15, 2014 6:54 IST

1. Male guardianship

 

In Saudi Arabia a woman's life is not her own.

Till she is not married, she must have a guardian like a father, uncle or brother.

A woman's access to justice is also restricted for she cannot file a case or even be heard in court without a legal guardian.

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