Rape: the culture of the victim determines the punishmemt

I have to admit to being utterly gob-smacked by this case in UK - a ruling from the court of appeal:

Quote:

Mr Justice Walker said it was right that Jamal Muhammed Raheem Ul Nasir had been given a longer spell in prison because his victims were Asian.

Child rape is sick, but so is deciding that one group is more affected by it than another because of their cultural beliefs.

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I look forward to Britain removing the law against FGM in 3, 2, 1...

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