Bill defines child as anyone under 18 years of age, boy or girl.Man marrying minor girl risks 3 years' rigorous imprisonment.Registrar violating law faces up to 1-year jail, Rs100,000 fine.
  • Warl0k3@lemmy.worldEnglish
    46·
    2 days ago

    “Living with a child under 18 in a marital relationship will be considered statutory rape,” the bill states.

    Okay that’s actually huge, well done Pakistan.

    • DreamButt@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      That’s a good bar. Was worried for a second they defined “child” as something ridiculously young