Iraq Proposes Controversial Law to Lower Marriage Age for Girls to 9
The bill was introduced by the Iraq Justice Ministry, seeks to revise the Personal Status Law to allow girls as young as 9 and boys as young as 15 to marry. This was supported by powerful Shia blocs within the parliament. The amendment proposes that citizens can choose between religious authorities and the civil judiciary for family matters, potentially slashing rights in inheritance, divorce and child custody.
