Sharia law, which influences much of Iraq’s legal system, permits child marriage under certain conditions, often tied to the ...

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

Newsweek contacted Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment via email outside normal business hours. Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a ...

IRAQ has effectively legalised child marriage, with girls as young as nine being able to marry after amendments to decades old laws. The change on Tuesday has increased the interpretation of ...

Iraq’s top court has suspended implementation of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, including a measure that activists say undermines women’s rights.

Iraq passes shocking amendments allowing child marriage from age nine, sparking international human rights criticism and deep concerns about women's and children's protection.

Human rights groups warn of 'disastrous effects' as some clerics interpret Islamic law as allowing girls to be married as ...

Iraq has passed a law that would legalise the marriage of children as young as nine. Three divisive laws have now been passed which give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters ...

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The ...

Iraq’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday that critics say would effectively legalise child marriage with girls as young as nine. The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over ...

Iraq's parliament today passed several laws that critics say will effectively legalise child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq's personal status law will give Islamic ...