Saudi: New civil laws to include minimum age limit on marriages

New reforms to Saudi Arabia’s civil laws will include setting a minimum age limit on marriages for both genders and granting women more marital contract rights, according to the Minister for Justice, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samani.

The Crown Prince stated that specific details would be released later this year after being submitted to the Council of Ministers for review and consideration, in accordance with the legislative process, and in preparation for submission to the Shura Council, pursuant to its law.

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