Some claim that the Khul' clause was designed for wealthy women, who can afford to relinquish their financial rights, while poor women cannot. Previously, if they sought divorce for prejudice, they had to spend a lot in different courts in addition to lawyers' fees. What they have to pay now is minimal in comparison to the previous position. This law was designed for all women, rich and poor. They were achieved to a great extent.
Legislation can only contribute to the resolution of many of our social problems.
In some cases, however, legislation can play no role other than opening up the road to the solution. As for divorce and Khul', it was capable of resolving the question to a great extent. Khul' caused much controversy and even disapproval in parliament and among the public. We started working on this law in 1991 and it was issued in 2000. All through the years, I and many others attended hundreds of seminars and conferences to discuss that particular law.