The 300-day waiting period dates back to the Ottoman-era Islamic sharia legislation, which was imposed to avoid paternal filiation disputes.
  • ElSapo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    2 years ago

    In Italy we have the same law, it’s just another safeguard to prevent excessive succession disputes, I don’t see what’s the problem.

    • hh93@lemm.eeEnglish
      81·
      2 years ago

      The problem is if such a law only applies to the women

      • ElSapo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        22·
        2 years ago

        Men cannot get pregnant, what would be the point of having it apply to men too?