SNP MSP CONCERN OVER HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN.

SNP MSP CONCERN OVER HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN. ‘WE CANNOT HAVE A RETURN TO DAYS OF TALIBAN’ SNP MSP for Central Scotland, Christina McKelvie has called on the UK Government to take all action possible to prevent the implementation of measures which would fundamentally undermine the human rights of women in Afghanistan. This call comes as it was reported today (Saturday) the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, had expressed his own concern to Afghan Presdient Hamid Karzai over the shia family law bill currently before the Afghan Parliament which would see rape legalised within marriage. Ms McKelvie lodged a motion before the Scottish Parliament last Wednesday condemning the Afghan bill. Commenting, Ms McKelvie said: "This law is an attack on the fundamental rights of Afghan women. “To allow its implementation is to legalise domestic abuse. “President Karzai has given assurances that a review is underway. I am calling on the UK Government to ensure that these words translate into action and repeal all legislation that violates the human rights of women and children. “Progress has been made in Afghanistan but I fear recent developments represent a return to the darkest days of the Taliban.”