Govt appeals against child marriage ban

The Tanzanian government has said it will appeal against a historic ruling which outlawed marriage for children under the age of 18. Last month, the High Court ruled that sections of the 1971 Marriage Act, which allowed girls to be married at an age as young as 14, were unconstitutional. Previously, the law allowed 14-year […]

The Tanzanian government has said it will appeal against a historic ruling which outlawed marriage for children under the age of 18.
Last month, the High Court ruled that sections of the 1971 Marriage Act, which allowed girls to be married at an age as young as 14, were unconstitutional.
Previously, the law allowed 14-year old girls to get married, while boys had to be 18. The ruling has halted plans by child rights groups to popularise the High Court ruling.