Italian honour killing court ruling upheld

April 18, 2025, 5:21 pm

An Italian appeals court confirmed life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted in the honour killing of their 18‐year‐old daughter. The ruling underscores the country’s stern response against oppressive family practices and sends a strong message regarding the protection of immigrant women who reject arranged marriages. This decision resonated nationally as a repudiation of traditional customs that lead to tragic outcomes.


torontosun.com / Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family

ROME — An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant...

winnipegfreepress.com / Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family


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