Women will be given a voice in shaping Saudi Arabia’s laws for the
first time after the country officially swore in 30 female members to
the Shura Council.
The council is an appointed body that advises the government on new laws, and functions in place of an elected parliament.
The
move represents the first time in country's history that women have
been able to hold any political office, and has riled conservative
clerics in the Islamic monarchy.
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