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This is a classic case of feminism meeting and defering justice. A strong message was needed but the wrong message was sent. It is doubly dangerous, in that western women have a virtually free ride in western courts, but are used to it. Islamic women are not used to it, and the sudden knowledge that an exculpatory lie is not only looked for but welcome will do far more damage.Ultimately the backlash will do women more harm than good...on both sides of the veil.
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