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Swedish Judge Proposes Approving Bill Permitting Polygamy

A leading Swedish judge, Prof. Stefan Lindskog, has submitted a draft bill permitting polygamy in Sweden, explaining that "the law should not interfere in religious matters or in matters pertaining to each individual."

The draft bill which expresses an essential change in the outlook of Sweden's religious establishment, is expected to spark extensive debate.

Source: Alarabiya.net, December 16, 2007

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