Iraq has given a big shocker as its parliament passed three laws on Tuesday one of which may legalise child marriage. The ...

The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that ...

Iraq's parliament approved amendments to the country’s Personal Status Law on Tuesday that will allow girls as young as 15 to ...

Iraq's parliament approved three controversial laws. One empowers clerics to determine the marriage age for girls. This has ...

Iraq’s parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women’s rights and permitted underage marriage. The parliament said […] ...

MP says new Personal Status Law amendment no longer allows child marriage but concerns remain over impact of legislation ...

Iraq 's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage. The ...

Iraqi law currently sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. The changes passed Tuesday would let clerics rule ...