How laws differ from place
Law Where its legal / illegal Why and how it differs
FGM Still routinely carried out in the middle east, In the middle east, Asia and Africa most
asia and africa most commonly in islamic people follow islamic religions and practices.
groups Whereas, in the UK for example many
people are non religious and society sees it
Illegal in most european countries, America as breaking human rights and the main
and Australia religion in the UK is christianity where FGM is
not practised nor seen as acceptable.
Homosexuality Illegal with the death penalty in Iran, Saudi The majority of the population in these
Arabia, Yemen and Mauritius. countries identity as Muslims, in which same
sex marriage and relationships are frowned
Legal in most european countries, Australia upon and heavily punishable. It is also not at
and America all seen as a norm in society and equal rights
is not believed in. Whereas, in the UK society
mainly believes in equality for everyone and
sees freedom with sexuality as a basic
human right.
Alcohol Legal drinking age in UK is 18 whereas it is Cultural differences, European society is
21 in America generally more relaxed towards drinking than
in America.
Law Where its legal / illegal Why and how it differs
FGM Still routinely carried out in the middle east, In the middle east, Asia and Africa most
asia and africa most commonly in islamic people follow islamic religions and practices.
groups Whereas, in the UK for example many
people are non religious and society sees it
Illegal in most european countries, America as breaking human rights and the main
and Australia religion in the UK is christianity where FGM is
not practised nor seen as acceptable.
Homosexuality Illegal with the death penalty in Iran, Saudi The majority of the population in these
Arabia, Yemen and Mauritius. countries identity as Muslims, in which same
sex marriage and relationships are frowned
Legal in most european countries, Australia upon and heavily punishable. It is also not at
and America all seen as a norm in society and equal rights
is not believed in. Whereas, in the UK society
mainly believes in equality for everyone and
sees freedom with sexuality as a basic
human right.
Alcohol Legal drinking age in UK is 18 whereas it is Cultural differences, European society is
21 in America generally more relaxed towards drinking than
in America.
