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 ...
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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 'legalises marriage so children as young as nine can tie the knot'
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Iraqi parliament passes controversial laws, critics say could allow child marriage and pardons embezzlement
The legislation passed amid a chaotic session on Tuesday, sparking fears over its negative impact on women’s rights, judicial integrity, and accountability.
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Iraq passes law that could legalize child marriage: What to know
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Iraqi MPs open door to marriage for nine-year-olds media
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Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalises child marriage
Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday, the 21st of January, passed three controversial laws, including amendments to the country’s ...
Iraq passes law that will allow child marriage, critics warn: '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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Three Amendments Adopted by Iraq’s Parliament, Including Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls
Critics warn this could legalize child marriage since some interpretations of Islamic law, such as the Jaafari school ...
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.
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes 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.