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Recommendation
HRW, JS12 and JS3 noted that adultery and sexual relations outside of wedlock are criminalized by Article 316 of the Penal Code and HRW recommended repealing Article 316. HRW, UNDUPRC and JS3 noted that Article 334 states that penalties can be reduced for perpetrators of honor crimes including honor killings, and HRW, JS3 and JS12 recommended repealing it. [Para 45]
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