Adultery

• What is adultery?


  Sexual relations between a married person and another that isn't their spouse.
• Is it legal in UK?

  Not considered a criminal offence but may have legal consequences in divorce proceedings.
• Where is it legal?

  UK and other European countries.
• Where is it illegal?


  Many Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

  Almost half of USA consider it crime but most it is a minor offence.
• Why the law varies between culture?

  Religion - adultery is a sin.

  Status of women - treated as husband's property.