Child marriage9 Jul 2025Minimum age for marriage could be raised in ScotlandMarriage laws in Scotland currently allow those aged 16 and 17 to wed without parental consent. 9 Jul 20253 Jul 2024Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra LeoneIt is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.3 Jul 20242 Apr 2024Ghana child bride in police protection after outcryThe 12-year-old married the 63-year-old traditional high priest in an elaborate customary ceremony.2 Apr 202429 Nov 2023'I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12'Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.29 Nov 202321 Nov 2023'We can end child marriage in a generation'Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about the need to end child marriage.21 Nov 202328 Feb 2023Judge protects woman with learning disabilitiesThe woman in her 20s was in an arranged marriage that happened in Pakistan.28 Feb 202327 Feb 2023Legal marriage age rises to 18 in England and WalesThe government says the changes will help protect vulnerable children from being forced into marriage.27 Feb 20236 Feb 2023India child marriage mass arrests spark protestsMore than 2,400 people have been arrested over the past three days in a crackdown in Assam state.6 Feb 20231 Jul 2022Minimum age for marriage could rise in NI to 18Planned reforms would change the marriage age limit and legal status of non-religious belief marriages.1 Jul 2022...
