Iraq, Islamic law and Child Marriage

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 critics are concerned the move may spark a rise in child marriages. Newsweek contacted Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment via email outside normal business hours.
Iraq lowers age of consent to just 9 years old in sick new law so old men can marry children
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
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: 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 law that could legalize child marriage: What to know
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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.
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