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Section 34, The Child Right Act, 2007
Status not yet checkedThe Child Right Act, 2007, Sierra Leone
(1) The minimum age of marriage of whatever kind shall beeighteen years.
(2) No person shall force a child -
(a) to be betrothed;
(b) to be the subject of a dowry transaction; or
(c) to be married.
(3) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no
certificate, licence or registration shall be granted in respect of any
marriage unless the registrar or other responsible officer is satisfied
that the parties to the marriage are of the age of maturity.
of marriage
and right to
refuse
betrothal or
marriage.
Protection
from torture
and degrading
treatment.
Protection
from
exploitative
labour.
Right to
opinion.
Treatment
of disabled
Right to
social activity
of recruitment into
armed forces.
Right to
parental
property.
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