Article 26 of the Law on Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) (Prohibition of Forced Marriage)

Brief Description

Article 26 of the Law on Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) states that if a person engages or marries an adult woman without her consent, considering the circumstances he/she shall be sentenced to medium imprisonment of not less than 2 years and the marriage or engagement shall be revoked in accordance with the provisions of law.