Top African Countries With The Most Repressive Dress Codes

Charles Ayitey July 27, 2016

(Photo: prezi.com)

(Photo: prezi.com)

Morocco
Under Article 483 of the penal code, Moroccan law spells out a penalty of up to two years in jail for anyone found guilty of committing an act of “public obscenity” – also known as dressing indecently. Despite efforts to strictly observe this order, activists keep winning the battle against the said repressive penal code as two Moroccan women were acquitted of charges of gross indecency after wearing short skirts in public.

Last Edited by:Deidre Gantt Updated: July 27, 2016

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