Iraq, child marriage and Islamic law

Iraq Passes Law Critics Say Could Legalize Child Marriage
Iraqi lawmakers have passed amendments that give courts more authority in family matters, the Associated Press reported, and critics are concerned the move may spark a rise in child marriages. Newsweek contacted Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment via email outside normal business hours.
Critics say new bill passed by Iraqi lawmakers opens door to child marriage
Iraq's parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.
Iraq effectively lowers legal age of marriage to NINE after passing laws allowing hardline Islamist clerics to decide
IRAQ has effectively legalised child marriage, with girls as young as nine being able to marry after amendments to decades old laws. The change on Tuesday has increased the interpretation of
Iraq Passes Law That Could Legalise Child Marriage For Girls As Young As 9, Activists Criticise Move
For Shia Muslims, who make up a majority in the country, the lowest age of marriage for girls will be nine years old, while for the Sunnis, the official age will be 15.
Iraq 'legalises marriage so children as young as nine can tie the knot'
A law has been passed in Iraq which has legalised the marriage of children as young as nine. Three controversial laws have been passed which give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters.
Iraq: Law permits child marriages from the age of nine
A storm of reactions has erupted from lawmakers and organizations in Iraq following the passage of a law that allows child marriages from the age of nine. Activists have strongly criticized the law, stating that it amounts to the “legalization of child rape.”
Iraq's parliament passes law critics claim could allow child marriage: 'Disastrous'
The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
Iraq: Revised 'sectarian' law that raised fears over child marriage passed without vote
MP says new Personal Status Law amendment no longer allows child marriage but concerns remain over impact of legislation
Iraq passes controversial laws that could legalize child marriage
Iraq 's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage. The changes give Islamic courts greater power over family matters, including marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Activists argue this undermines the 1959 Personal Status Law that unified family law and protected women's rights.
Iraq passes law that could legalize child marriage: What to know
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Iraq lowers age of consent to just 9 years old in sick new law so old men can marry kids
Iraq's parliament has passed a controversial law which would allow for the legalisation of girls as young as nine to be married, amid accusations of procedural violations and chaos in the chamber
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Three Amendments Adopted by Iraq’s Parliament, Including Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls
By Malak Khaled Iraq’s parliament passed three controversial laws on Tuesday, leading to public outcry and criticism from ...