
Iraq slashes age of consent to 9 years old – so old men can marry young children
The new law would repeal one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in the Middle East, and has sparked a massive campaign from Iraqi women, with the support of some MPs

Draft Iraqi law allowing 9-year-olds to marry would ‘legalise child rape’, say activists
Opponents fear proposed bill could allow girls as young as nine to marry, erode women’s rights and give greater powers to clerics