Iraq’s parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women’s rights and permitted underage marriage. The parliament said […] ...

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

Iraq 's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage. The ...

Iraq's parliament approved three controversial laws. One empowers clerics to determine the marriage age for girls. This has ...

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Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...

Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage - Activists argue the new laws will erode safeguards for women ...