7/10/08
A sexual harassment law is being drafted by the Shoura Council and the Ministry of Labor, according to yesterday’s Al-Madinah newspaper. The draft law suggests a SR50,000 fine and a prison sentence of up to three years to people found guilty of sexually harassing women subordinates. The law aims at reducing incidence of harassment in workplaces with women’s sections, such as hospitals and advertising agencies. According to the Al-Madinah report, legal experts have analyzed sexual harassment laws in Europe, the US and in some Muslim countries before preparing the draft. The new law will label sexual harassment a crime against honor that will entail a minimum of one year in prison and a SR20,000 fine.
See: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=115178&d=7&m=10&y=2008
Tags: Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Women, Workers