No Marriage Under Age of 15 (failed)

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History of the Resolution

The official discussion topic had protests from the usual National Sovereignty crowd, along with affirmations from the opponents of socientally imposed marital slavery. The arbitary assignment of the 15 year cut-off was often cited, as was the legal age of majority in many of the nations.

Noteably absent from the discussion was Roma Islamica, the UN Delegate of 0000000000Islamic Countries and author of the proposal. Without that input, this history will most likely never be complete.

Text of the Resolution

No Marriage Under Age of 15
A resolution to restrict civil freedoms in the interest of moral decency.

Category: Moral Decency Strength: Significant Proposed By: Roma Islamica


REALIZING the problems in rural countries in regions of marriages involving young children, it is proposed to ban all marriages involving minors under the age of 15, even if the parents consent.

IN ADDITION, all persons attempting to arrange or participate in said marriages must be thoroughly investigated either by the sovereign region, state or nation in which said persons abide, or if the governments so desire, by special UN investigators.

CONSEQUENTLY, all persons engaging in such a marriage illegally, and are over the age of 18, will be charged with "Illegal Marriage to a Minor" and will be punished accordingly, at the discretion of the state.


Votes For: 6,226
Votes Against: 8,642
Voting Ended: Sep 27 2004

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