The government plans to amend the Penal Code to ban polygamy by any married person and impose prison terms plus fines for violations. The changes also address deceitful marriages with compensation for victims and clarify how children from such marriages are registered. Affected issues include marriage age and bail rules, with a subcommittee to refine proposals. The reforms aim to protect victims, safeguard child rights, and resolve citizenship processes mainly in the mother’s name.
Government Proposes Polygamy Ban and Child Citizenship Reforms
