Ending forced child marriage: Sierra Leone’s bold new law
On Tuesday, Sierra Leone enacted a landmark law banning child marriage, a significant step towards protecting children's rights and well-being, and preventing forced child marriages from taking place in the West African country. The BBC reports on this victory. Penalties beyond the husband The new legislation prohibits marriage under the age of 18, imposing strict penalties of up to 15 years in prison and $5,000 in fines on those involved, including the
