Some critical comments on the new Swedish rules on non-recognition of foreign child marriages
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DOI: 10.1080/17441048.2019.1645972
Abstract: The negative and restrictive attitude of the Swedish legislator towards child marriages celebrated abroad has been step-by step sharpened, most recently by an amendment reacting to the dramatic increase of asylum seekers in the second… read more here.
Keywords: comments new; child marriages; critical comments; non recognition ... See more keywords
The wedding bells of war: The influence of armed conflict on child marriages in West Africa
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DOI: 10.1177/00223433221080056
Abstract: Child marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights. It hinders progress towards development and public health goals. In this study, we argue that armed conflict plays an important role in the occurrence of child… read more here.
Keywords: conflict; war; west africa; child marriages ... See more keywords
Should South Africa Criminalise Ukuthwala Leading to Forced Marriages and Child Marriages?
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DOI: 10.17159/1727-3781/2021/v24i0a9423
Abstract: In 2014 the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC)released a Discussion Paper on the practice of ukuthwala. TheDiscussion paper was revised and released again in 2015 toinclude public consultations and the proposed Prohibition ofForced Marriages… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; law; child marriages; marriages child ... See more keywords