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Sierra Leone’s parliament prohibits juvenile marriage

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Sierra Leone's parliament prohibits juvenile marriage

Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage, in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights.

The law criminalizes marrying girls under 18 years of age. It also prescribes jail terms of up to 15 years for offenders.

Child bride hotspots: Countries with worst record of forcing early marriage

The country is home to 800,000 child brides, 400,000 of whom were married before age 15.

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