Netherlands: Ministers agree new rules to reduce forced marriages

Netherlands: Ministers agree new rules to reduce forced marriages

Via DutchNews:
Ministers on Friday agreed to tighten up the laws on marriage in the hope of reducing forced marriages, particularly those involving minors.

Ministers have agreed to stop the under-18s getting married in the Netherlands. In addition, officials will only recognise marriages involving minors which were carried out abroad if both partners are 18 when they apply to have their wedding approved in the Netherlands.

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