Israel: Information on whether engaging in sexual relations before marriage is considered a crime under Bedouin law
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 October 1993 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ISR15383.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Israel: Information on whether engaging in sexual relations before marriage is considered a crime under Bedouin law, 1 October 1993, ISR15383.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac3c3c.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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Information on this subject is scarce. According to a representative of Middle East Watch, engaging in sexual relations before marriage is considered a matter of honour and is often perceived as a crime in Bedouin society (15 Oct. 1993). The representative was unable to provide further information as to whether the state authorities were granting protection to people involved in these matters or any information on the social implications of such cases (Ibid.).
For further information on the Bedouin in Israel, please refer to the attached document.
Reference
Middle East Watch, New York. 15 Oct. 1993. Telephone interview with representative.
Attachment
Maddrell, Penny. 1990. The Beduin of the Negev. London: Minority Rights Group Publications.
