Cease UK-Iraq trade and investment if child marriage is permitted in Iraq
Iraq's parliament has amended its personal status law, granting religious courts authority over family matters. Critics warn this could permit child marriage, potentially allowing girls as young as nine to marry.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 58/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 58/100,000
- 18 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 58 signatures
- 18 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
I believe the UK must not continue to trade with or invest in countries that fail to protect human rights. If child marriage is permitted in Iraq, cease UK-Iraq trade and investment immediately.