Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology declares DNA test unacceptable evidence of rape

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http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/201...t-unacceptable-evidence-of-rape-cii-declares/

ISLAMABAD - The country’s top Islamic guidance body, Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), on Wednesday declared the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test unacceptable as evidence in case of forced rape, besides terming cloning as unethical and un-Islamic.

The members of the Council of Islamic Ideology met under the chairmanship of Maulana Mohammad Khan Sherani during a two-day sitting of the council.

CII members declared the cloning process ‘Haram’ or ‘forbidden’ under Islam, saying it would not be permitted.

However, the cloning procedure could be used for the replacement of damaged body parts, or the growth of new parts of the human body for which the body is reviewing the issue, the council members stressed.

The council on issue of forced rape held a detailed debate in relation with the evidences acceptable under the law.

Most members of the council were of the opinion that Islam gave detailed guidelines in connection with the nature, accusation, justification, punishment and compensation in case of rape of any member of the society.

Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, Maulana Sherani, Mufti Ghulam Mustafa Rizvi and some other members of the council termed DNA test in connection with forced rape as insufficient evidence, saying weak evidence could affect the health of the issue as well as distorting it from the reality.

 

[88m3]

Wow, progressive

 

[The Real]

This is just ridiculous. I can't even understand what they're getting at when they say that their interpretation of Sharia allows enough evidence. Shouldn't more sources for evidence categorically be a good thing when you're trying to solve crimes?

 

[blackzeus]

Be a female in Pakistan brehs

 

[Techniec]

 

[Dusty Bake Activate]

Edit: nevermind. Don't feel like having another science/religion argument.

 

[alybaba]

So they're possibly ok with cloning body parts, but won't accept DNA as evidence for rape

 

[FAH1223]

Edit: nevermind. Don't feel like having another science/religion argument.

your first post isn't anything further from the truth

many other muslim jurists have used DNA as proof

these idiots in Pakistan are just that... idiots..

 

[nineteeneightysix]

I agree with the council..

DNA is weak evidence for rape...The sex could still be consensual...

But in the case of an under aged person, under the law, then DNA should definitely be used...

 

[the cac mamba]

@Slaimon @50CentStan @RadaMillz @Willstyles

 

[Just like bruddas]

@Slaimon @50CentStan @RadaMillz @Willstyles

I disagree, I think its foolish

 

[the cac mamba]

I disagree, I think its foolish

lets see how the rest of the jihad weighs in

 

[you're NOT "n!ggas"]

i watched the frontlne special on this teenage girl raped in pakistan tonight. she had her brother killed and everything cuz she was bold enough to seek legal action.... shyt was was

 

[theworldismine13]

Watch A Brave Little Girl Take On Her Rapists, Her Village, And Her Culture
http://www.upworthy.com/watch-a-bra...ists-her-village-and-her-culture-2?g=2&c=upw1

 

[The Real]

So they're possibly ok with cloning body parts, but won't accept DNA as evidence for rape

That's the strange thing- they clearly accept the scientific understanding of what DNA is on some level, but then refuse to accept its subsequent utility in criminal investigations.