The legal age for marriage in England and Wales is reportedly being raised to 18 from 16.
Today, 16-year-olds can marry with the consent of their parents, but that looks likely to change.
Activists argue that this facilitates sexual abuse with young women who are forced to marry against their will.
Former Chancellor Sajid Javid is due to propose a private member’s bill this week that will make it illegal to marry anyone under the age of 18.
Justice ministers have announced that they will support the bill in the House of Commons and it is expected to receive all-party support.
Many people believe that 16-yr-olds being forced to marry is nothing short of child abuse.
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