German parliament passes law ending child marriage
The German parliament passed a law ending child marriage late on Thursday night, officially raising the marriageable age to 18. The new law officially makes 18 the minimum age for marriage. Previously, 16-year-olds were allowed to marry adults in certain cases with court permission. A child bride in India. Photo: EPA/DPA The legislation also nullifies … Continue reading German parliament passes law ending child marriage
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