Breaking news - iranian justice system won't stone female for adultary...

[Old Greg]

Good question if we take it seriously. If I non-physically abuse my wife through our relationship, DOES our legal system consider this grounds for legal action? Anyone know?

Now you're worried, aren't you?

[Old Greg]

Insanity... for sleeping with me... How very dare you!

I'm just jealous (but of whom?)

[TimberWolf]

Actors Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Robert Redford and Juliette Binoche have signed up to a campaign calling for her release.

Read more: Celebs pressure Iran on stoning | The Sun |News

Quite brave given they are a high profile target and often on public show.

[kandr]

Good question if we take it seriously. If I non-physically abuse my wife through our relationship, DOES our legal system consider this grounds for legal action? Anyone know?

Nope and it shouldn't, if you are being emotionally abused in a relationship, then you SPLIT UP/GET DIVORCED, you cant go running to lawyers every-time, one person emotional abuse might be just banter to another.

[d000hg]

It doesn't nor should it, relationships are based on trust and if someone breaks that trust then you have to deal with it, by either forgiving them or chucking them.

Marriage isn't just a relationship, it's a formal legal agreement. Even if you remove religious overtones, it's a formal contract of some sort, no?
If I work for a client with no contract in an ad-hoc way they can just say "no more work, bye". If I have a contract with them, they can face legal penalties if they breach promises made therein.

Now you're worried, aren't you?

Butt out or say something constructive

[d000hg]

Nope and it shouldn't, if you are being emotionally abused in a relationship, then you SPLIT UP/GET DIVORCED

I'm just going to wait for the CUK ladies to respond to that, I think. You're single, aren't you?

[kandr]

Marriage isn't just a relationship, it's a formal legal agreement. Even if you remove religious overtones, it's a formal contract of some sort, no?
If I work for a client with no contract in an ad-hoc way they can just say "no more work, bye". If I have a contract with them, they can face legal penalties if they breach promises made therein.

Butt out or say something constructive

Are you a complete moron, obviously yes, but let me explain this one more time, if you break the contract of marriage the other person can file for divorce, which usually involves financial and emotional pain for the adulterer.

[MaryPoppins]

Nope and it shouldn't, if you are being emotionally abused in a relationship, then you SPLIT UP/GET DIVORCED, you cant go running to lawyers every-time, one person emotional abuse might be just banter to another.

I understand the sentiment - if someone's being an arse in general, ditch 'em. But, some forms of mental abuse can be incredibly serious.

[AtW]

Is that the case with this lady? Or are you making the leap that people get sentenced to death (rather than lynched or whatever) because they consider adultery to include those definitions?

I don't care how they define "adultary" - it's not the crime that people should be hanged for. Divorce without any money should be maximum penalty for such things (if it is real adultary).

[kandr]

I'm just going to wait for the CUK ladies to respond to that, I think. You're single, aren't you?

Why? Can't you handle it on your own? Plastic sheets for you maboy.