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Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage, setting the legal age of marriage to 18 years.

Offenders could face up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine of around US$4,000, with witnesses to child marriages also facing possible jail or fines.

Published July 3, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2024 India-Bangladesh floods.

Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage, setting the legal age of marriage to 18 years. Offenders could face up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine of around US$4,000, with witnesses to child marriages also facing possible jail or fines.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-07-03).