When it comes to preventing child marriage, what makes a strong legal and policy framework?▾ A strong framework should align with international and regional standards for protecting from child marriage. 1.Set minimum age of marriage at 18 2.No exceptions upon parental consent or Court’s authorisation 3.Adopt a consolidated law on children 4.Establish effective birth and marriage registration system 5.Criminalise child marriage and provide for clear sanctions 6.Establish institutional framework and enforcement mechanisms such as specialised Children’s Courts, and Child Protection Police Units. Institutions such as National Human Rights Institutions, the Office of an Ombudsperson for Children, National Commission for Children, responsible for coordinating the implementation of children’s rights must also be established and operational. 7.Establish a strong holistic child protection system that incorporates interventions in the education, health and social protection sectors to tackle child marriage. 8.Remain accountable to treaty bodies by submitting reports explaining measures put in place to prevent child marriage and protect children.
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