Marital rape no longer allowed and suicide, homosexuality decriminalised at Nauru

By Nicole Hasham
Updated May 27 2016 - 8:23pm, first published 7:23pm
The detention centre on Nauru. Photo: Department of Immigration
The detention centre on Nauru. Photo: Department of Immigration

Refugees at Nauru who are gay or attempt suicide can no longer be jailed and men are now outlawed from raping their wives after the island republic updated its antiquated criminal code.