Iraq passes law that will allow child marriage, critics warn

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.
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Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a precedent for other governments seeking to pass similar bills to adhere to their interpretation of Islamic law.
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