Étiquette : marriage

Europe

Forced marriage becomes ILLEGAL in England and Wales

Here is a quick note about a new law in England and Wales criminalising forced marriages which took effect on June 16th, 2014. This law also criminalises forcing a British national into marriage outside the UK. Home Secretary Theresa May said: « Forced marriage is a tragedy for each and every victim, and its very nature means that many cases go unreported.«  Everyone should have the freedom to choose … Continuer de lire Forced marriage becomes ILLEGAL in England and Wales

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Middle East

Iran: Don’t Legalize Marriage for Girls Under 10!

The Iranian Parliament recently issued a statement that they regard the law prohibiting marriage for girls under 10 as un-Islamic and illegal. According to Parliament member Mohammad Ali Isfenani, « We must regard nine as being the appropriate age for a girl to have reached puberty and qualified to get married. » Over the past few weeks, over 75 girls under 10 were forced to marry much older … Continuer de lire Iran: Don’t Legalize Marriage for Girls Under 10!

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