Victims jailed and whipped

QATARI police have been told not to arrest female rape victims. 

- JEREMY ARMSTRONG, ANDY LINES

Yes, you read that right... in the Gulf state where any sex outside marriage is treated as a crime, FIFA has sent an advisory notice to police officers saying that any fans who fall victim to a rape or sexual assault should not be charged with extra-marital relationships, as would usually happen.

The FIFA security committee briefing states: “Law enforcement could only get involved if there is a suspicion of sexual violence or abuse against women.”

It adds: “Women will not face any accusations if they report rape or sexual harassment/violence.”

The sentence for the “crime” is seven years in jail and 100 lashes.