Muslim marriage law in Sri Lanka to be amended
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on January 7, 2021 - 9:37 am
The Muslim Marriage Law in Sri Lanka will be amended, said Justice Minister Ali Sabry in Parliament on Wednesday (06).
Speaking in Parliament, Minister Sabry said the minimum age for marriage for Muslims will be increased to 18, with the intent of ending underage girls from entering into marriage.
He stressed there is no debate surrounding the matter at present, stressing therefore it must and will be carried out.
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Yes, minister but the Shariya-Law is above all such laws. First, stop Shariya Law in SL.
Ban child marriages and polyandry in Sri Lanka, that is against human rights and ethics.