Maldives: Further information: Government to protect 15-year-old girl

Index Number: ASA 29/004/2013
Date Published: 12 March 2013
Categories: Maldives

The government of Maldives has recently committed to protecting a 15-year-old, who was found guilty of “fornication” and sentenced to house arrest and flogging. She is still at risk of being flogged and house arrest while the conviction hangs over her head.