Family matters - including marriage, divorce and inheritance - will now be under the control of Islamic courts, which some say will permit the marriage of children as young as nine years old

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

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Iraq's parliament sparked outrage on Tuesday after passing a series of controversial laws, including amendments to the country's personal status law that critics fear will effectively legalise child marriage

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