Iraq, child marriage

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
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 lowers age of consent to 9 years old with sick law to allow old men to marry girls
The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.
Iraq passes law that could legalize child marriage: What to know
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Iraq passes CONTROVERSIAL marriage law; sparks concern for Women's right
Iraq's parliament approved three controversial laws. One empowers clerics to determine the marriage age for girls. This has raised concerns among women's rights organizations and human rights activists.
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 divisive laws that critics say legalises child marriage
Iraqi law currently sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. The changes passed Tuesday would let clerics rule according to their interpretation of Islamic law, which some interpret to allow marriage of girls in their early teens — or as young as 9 under the Jaafari school of Islamic law followed by many Shiite religious authorities in Iraq.
Iraqi MPs open door to marriage for nine-year-olds media
The amendments to the countrys legislation are a long-standing demand of Shiite blocs and could legalize child marriage Iraqs ...
Iraq Parliament Adopts Revised Bill After Outcry Over Underage Marriage
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.