Luiz 4,253 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 hard to make a title for this thread. my brain isnt working well rn anyways http://www.arabnews.com/featured/news/679991 Saudis are eagerly awaiting the approval of a new draft law by the Shoura Council which prevents women under 18 from getting married. The draft law pending approval sets the age of adulthood at 18 and allows women under that age to marry only upon procuring a court order. The move comes in the wake of recent reports of girls as young as 10 being married off to men in their 70s which sparked a nationwide debate in Saudi courts compelling critics to denounce the practice. They called upon religious and legal authorities in the country to rule against the phenomenon which, they feel, is dangerous to society. The Ministry of Justice released in its recommendations that marriages of girls below 18 could only take place upon a court approval in writing. Currently, the Qadi, (person who solemnizes marriages) has the authority to marry girls off at any age. According to the draft law, the court order is governed by three conditions for allowing girls under 18 to get married. First, the custodian needs to request the court to make an exception for his daughter to get married before reaching 18. He also needs to provide the court with a medical report that marriage will not cause the girl physical or psychological harm and that report will be issued by a specialized committee comprising a gynecologist, physiologist and a social expert stating that the girl is mentally and physically fit for marriage. Secondly, the court’s judge has to document the approval of the girl and her mother, particularly if the parents are divorced. The final condition is related to a period of waiting after signing the contract enjoining upon the couple to wait for a while before finalizing the marriage procedures. This will give the girl enough time to prepare herself for the new life. I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkwolf 590 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 What a mess I just saw an article about two Saudi women reffered to "terrorism" court for driving a car http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30602155 Proof that money alone isn't enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc 4,776 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Slowly even Saudi Arabia is becoming more thoughtful. Aren't they also considering to change the no-women-driving law? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poker 3,770 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I can't believe woman can't drive Kindness rules all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 One tiny step to quality in an awfully prejudiced country Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterOfSpain 8,331 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 What a mess I just saw an article about two Saudi women reffered to "terrorism" court for driving a car http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30602155 Proof that money alone isn't enough. Wow at the level of stupidness of that country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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