LONDON: A British judge sparked criticism after he spoke in court about the “fundamental human right” of a man to have sex with his wife. ...
But the judge said he wanted to examine the evidence in more detail, adding that the man could face prison if he breached an order on sexual consent.
“I cannot think of any more obviously fundamental human right than the right of a man to have sex with his wife … I think he is entitled to have it properly argued,” he was quoted as saying.Labour MP Thangam Debbonaire on Tuesday said that Justice Hayden’s remarks “legitimises misogyny and woman-hatred”.Citing the Sexual Offences Act 2003, she added that the lack of capacity to give consent means that no consent can be given.
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