Maldives: Women’s quota in local councils isn’t unconstitutional, says Attorney General’s office

Speaking in the high court, in response to a petition filed in the HC seeking revision in the act, the Maldives Attorney General’s office said quota for women in local council is neither discriminatory nor unconstitutional

By Oct 07, 2020
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Speaking in the high court, in response to a petition filed in the HC seeking revision in the act, the Maldives Attorney General’s office said quota for women in local council is neither discriminatory nor unconstitutional. 

A youth wing leader of Juhoory Party, Moosa Anwar, has filed a petition in high court asking for revision in Decentralization Act, which allows quota for women in local council, calling it unconstitutional.   

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