New Child Marriages, Cohabitation With a Child Law in Sierra Leone Lauded

The newly-signed Sierre Leone law outlawing child marriage also says that those who entered into marriage as children before the new legislation came into effect can petition for annulment. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS

The newly-signed Sierre Leone law outlawing child marriage also says that those who entered into marriage as children before the new legislation came into effect can petition for annulment. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS

FREETOWN & NAIROBI, Jul 11 2024 (IPS) – “A person shall not contract marriage with a child,” Sierra Leone…