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Decriminalize Incest? Romania Is Not Alone

Bucharest aims to match laws in 3 EU nations

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 21, 2009 3:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – As the Josef Fritzl case echoes across Europe, Romania is considering a new approach to incest: legalizing it, the AP reports. The Justice Ministry is contemplating the move amid wider legal reforms, arguing that decriminalization would sync its stance with EU members France, Spain,...   Read full story »

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