EU Joins Other Governments in Condemning Canning of Lesbian Women in Malaysia

The EU has joined other governments around the world in condemning the canning of two lesbian women in Malaysia, reports the BBC.

The two women were caned in front of a crowd of a hundred people after being found having sex in a car by Sharia law enforcers. They were also fined RM3,300 (£630) each.

The EU released an official statement reading: “The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons are protected under existing international human rights law and relevant international conventions without discrimination.

“Caning – a form of corporal punishment – is a cruel, inhumane and degrading practice. The public nature of the punishment has been a further humiliating and degrading factor for the two women.

“The human rights of LGBTI persons need to be guaranteed and protected according to Malaysia’s international obligations.”