Arrests for purported blasphemers and stalled justice for a murder victim disgrace the legal systems of these three countries.

France has been rocked by another high-profile incident in which its staunchly secular principles have run up against conservative Islamic sensibilities.

A “prominent writer and Islamic scholar” was recently arrested in her home by Iranian authorities.

First reported to be an object of consideration months ago, the Danish government has finally passed its bill banning public desecrations of scripture.

Since her arrest, Rhoda Jatau's hearing has been continually postponed—and the legal system last week once again refused to set a date for her trial.

Although the Iranian parliament approved a bill which would have enacted new, stricter punishments for women failing to wear head coverings (among a host of other provisions), the Guardian Council has sent it back to parliament.

Although the parliamentary body's desire to end "abuse" of blasphemy laws is a step in the right direction, it's highly unlikely to make a dent in the country's systemic culture of religious militancy and vigilante violence.

In Kenya, a publishing company faced uproar from Muslim parents and the Ministry of Education as a book for 2nd grade students included a depiction of Muhammad.

MENA governments are increasingly demanding Europe stop Qur'an desecrations within their own borders—with blasphemy laws.