01 February

What are the difficulties in enforcing laws that prohibit child marriage?



Even where strong legal frameworks exist, their enforcement is often weak. The reasons for non-implementation of the law can vary from one context to another, and may include:Lack of awareness and training among law enforcement officials and other relevant professionals to ensure that laws are understood, implemented and enforcedLack of birth and marriage registrationDiscrepancies between formal and religious or customary law on the minimum age of marriage.

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