Country | Norway |
Year | 2018 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
Form of Violence | Child, early and forced marriage |
The Marriage Act was amended in 2018 so that the absolute minimum age of marriage in Norway is now 18. The purpose of this amendment is to prevent minors from entering into marriage in Norway and to send the message that marriage between individuals under the age of 18 is unacceptable in Norway.