"Civil courts that file marriage and divorce may become obsolete, and will no longer defend women's rights to alimony, custody of children, or other rights," said Yanar Mohammed. This statement encapsulates the profound concerns raised by women’s rights advocates regarding the potential implications of the proposed amendment, emphasizing fears that religious adjudication may revoke hard-won legal protections for women. The loss of civil courts in family law matters could lead to significant regressive changes in women's rights in Iraq.
MP Ra'ad al-Maliki denied the law could lead to child marriage, claiming such implications are "lies fabricated by some out of hatred for applying the provisions of God's law to those who want them." This assertion underlines the contentious nature of the debate surrounding this amendment, illustrating how the bill's proponents frame their arguments in the context of religious law versus secular rights. Al-Maliki’s rhetoric suggests a refusal to acknowledge the potential consequences of the proposed legislation.
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