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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Stella Martany

Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage

Opponents say the law would in effect legalise child marriage - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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

The changes grant Islamic courts greater control over family matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

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