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Saudi Arabia has adopted a law criminalising domestic violence, usually targeting women and children, in a move hailed by activists who have demanded its swift implementation.
The law, approved by the cabinet on Monday, is aimed at protecting people from "all forms of abuse" and offering them shelter as well as "social, psychological, and medical aid," according to its text.
Violators face penalties of one month to one year in prison and/or a 5000 riyal to 50,000 riyal ($A1500-$A15,000) fine.
The measures - which are unprecedented for the ultra-conservative kingdom - concern "any sort of physical or psychological violence," said the social affairs ministry's website.
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