scholarly journals Legal Regulation of the Minimum Marriage Age: The Past and the Present

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
E. E. Lekanova
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Unsuccessful Attempt ◽  
Domestic Legislation ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Age Of Marriage

The legal regulation of the features of marriage in a minor age has a millennium history. The analysis of legal regulation of the marriage age in Russia, the Russian Empire and the RSFSR shows that the models of the legal regulation of the minimum marriage age are divided into simplified and differentiated ones (gender differentiated, nationally differentiated and socially differentiated models). The author concludes that in domestic legislation the minimum age of marriage always depended on various circumstances. Until 1926, there was a gender-differentiated model of the legal regulation of the minimum age of marriage. A nation-differentiated model existed in the prerevolutionary and Soviet era in relation to the inhabitants of Transcaucasia. Since 1926, in the territory of the RSFSR, a socio-differentiated model of the legal regulation of the minimum age of marriage was consolidated in law. According to this model the minimum age of marriage was reduced due to special social circumstances. Family laws of the Russian Federation made an unsuccessful attempt to implement the nation-differentiated model of the legal regulation of the minimum age of marriage. The modern Russian model of legal regulation of the minimum age of marriage is socio-differentiated. The paper also carries out a detailed comparison of the three socio-differentiated models of the legal regulation of the minimum age of marriage (the model under the Soviet Code of Marriage, Family and Custody of the RSFSR (1926—1968), the model under the Code of Marriage and Family of the RSFSR (1969—1995), the contemporary model); analyzes the differences and shortcomings of these models; suggests ways to eliminate them.

scholarly journals Exceptional Circumstances of Lowering the Minimum Age of Marriage: Types, the Criterion of Respect, and Problems of Regulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Е. Е. Lekanova
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Code ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Minor Children ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Life Circumstances ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Age Of Marriage ◽  
Legal Consequences

The paper is devoted to the study of law rules, doctrinal positions and jurisprudence dealing with exceptional circumstances that serve as a basis for minor marriage. The relevance of the study is primarily predetermined by the taken and planned actions of the state authorities undertaken to develop draft laws aimed at improving the content of Art. 13 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation regulating the age of marriage. The author draws the following conclusions. Conditions for reducing the overall minimum age of marriage for persons under 16 years of age, as well as for older minors, should be governed at the federal level. The list of exceptional (reasonable) circumstances should be exhaustive, since the current open list of life circumstances applied to reduce the overall minimum marriage age leads to excessive freedom of enforcement discretion. Both the Russian and international legislator consider “child” marriage as a negative social phenomenon. In this regard, the issuance of permission to marry as a minor should be dictated by even more unfavorable social circumstances that have arisen in the life of the minor. Marriage should contribute to overcoming or leveling (smoothing) these adverse factors. Only the circumstances in which the marriage is proportionate to the legal consequences it causes (the acquisition of full civil legal capacity by minors, termination of the parents’ obligations to financially support their minor children who have entered into marriage, providing them with housing, etc.) can be considered as good reasons for reducing the minimum marriage age. These circumstances also include pregnancy and the birth of a child.

scholarly journals Issues of person’s marriage age under the current Family Code of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-128
Author(s):  
Krystyna Rezvorovych
Keyword(s):  
Family Law ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
Main Criterion ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
The Family ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
The Right ◽  
Age Of Marriage ◽  
Family Code

The scientific article analyzes the issue of marriage age of a person under the legislation of Ukraine. The historical retrospective of this issue and the experience of legal regulation of other countries are also explored. It is noted that the marriage age in all states is approximately the same. Although in some countries, as a whole, no minimum age is required for a marriage union. Marriage must be reached on the day the marriage is registered, which means that a person who has not yet reached the marital age but can reach it no later than one month after the date of application. Family law provides for the possibility of granting the right to marriage to a person who is not yet married. Marriage to a person under the age of 18 is a matter for the court. According to the law, the limit to which the marriage age can be clearly set, but the specified norm of family law does not even contain an approximate list of exceptional cases, which is the basis for granting the right to marriage to a person who has not reached the age of marriage. It is proposed to make provision in Article 23 of the Family Code of Ukraine, which would provide an approximate list of reasons why persons may marry before they reach the marriageable age, namely: birth of a child, pregnancy, cohabitation, serious illness, and any other circumstances that justify and make expeditious marriage expedient. Parental consent is not required to resolve the issue of reducing the age of marriage. However, their position on the matter should be clarified in the lawsuit. Parents' opinion may help to establish the true circumstances of the case and to determine whether the granting of this right is in the interests of the minor, since this is the main criterion for satisfying the application for the right to marry.

scholarly journals THE AGE OF MARRIAGE AND AGE OF CONSENT: CROSS-BRUNCH LEGAL CONFLICTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-526
Author(s):  
Kseniya A Barysheva ◽  
Maria V Matveeva
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Code ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Special Obligation ◽  
Age Of Consent ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Age Of Marriage

Currently, all over the world, including in Muslim countries, there is a tendency to increase the age of marriage. In Russia, the law does not directly set the minimum age of marriage. The reduction of the age of marriage is possible up to 16 years if there are valid reasons for it. The family laws of the subjects of the Russian Federation may establish the conditions and procedure for marriage of persons under this age. A literal interpretation of laws indicates the absence of lower age limit at marriage. The article deals with the correlation of the concepts of "marriage age" and "age of consent". Analysis of the Art. 134 of the Criminal Code allows to conclude that the provision on marriage to the victim, as a basis for exemption from punishment, contradicts the basic conditions of marriage. In fact, when making a decision, the courts cannot reliably determine for what purpose the marriage was concluded, whether there are grounds to consider the marriage fictitious, concluded for the avoidance of criminal punishment or for another selfish purpose. In criminal cases, it should be mandatory to ensure the participation of the staff of the guardianship authority in the criminal process, giving them the right to conduct inspections and to give conclusions about the real desire of the couple to create a family. It seems controversial to apply the rule of exemption from punishment due to change of the situation to the perpetrator who committed the crime under Art. 134 of the Criminal Code. The act itself does not cease to be socially dangerous: sexual relations with a person under the age of consent are still ongoing, and marriage does not entail a legal right to sexual relations with a minor under the age of 16, at least not expressly provided for by law. It is proposed to define a special obligation for the release of the guilty from punishment: if a marriage concluded with a person under the age of 16 years is terminated at the initiative of a probationer earlier than four years after his imprisonment, the court may decide to abolish the conditional sentence and the execution of the sentence imposed by the court.

scholarly journals MODERNIZATION OF LEGAL REGULATION OF OSSETIAN’S MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Т.Т. ДАУЕВА
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
The Family ◽  
Traditional Marriage ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
Traditional Norms

В статье представлен сопоставительный анализ инноваций в семейной сфере осетин, их синтеза с традиционными компонентами семейного быта. Особое внимание уделяется особенностям взаимодействия таких институтов регулирования, как обычное право осетин, церковные установления и законодательство Российской империи. Теоретическую основу работы составили концепции ученых, исследовавших проблемы традиционных брачно-семейных отношений, особенностей трансформации семьи в период пореформенной модернизации. Источниковой базой для статьи послужили ранее не опубликованные архивные материалы: судебные дела по разводам, выплатам калыма, двоеженства; переписка Владикавказской епархии с начальником округа; ежегодные отчеты начальников округов Осетии начальнику Терской области. Новизна предопределена предметным обращением к новациям и их конкретным результатам: противоречиям между традиционным укладом семьи и некоторыми трансформациями, например, изменениями гендерных стереотипов и пр. Объектом исследования является традиционная осетинская семья XIX в. с характерными для той поры обычаями и традициями. Своей целью мы поставили выявление особенностей внедрения новаций, присущих российскому администрированию, в брачно-семейную сферу осетин. Следует уточнить, что научному анализу подвергаются отдельно взятые аспекты традиционных норм и установок патриархальной семьи. Высказывается мнение, что именно в семье воплотились наиболее значимые трансформации гендерных стереотипов, что имело свое отражение и в некоторых аспектах этнического сознания осетин. The article presents a comparative analysis of innovations in Ossetians family sphere and their synthesis with traditional components of family life. Special attention is paid to the peculiarities of interaction between such regulatory institutions as Ossetian customary law, church orders, and the legislation of the Russian Empire. The theoretical basis of the work is based on the concepts of those scientist who researched the problems of traditional marriage and family relations, the peculiarities of family transformation in the period of post-reform modernization. The source base for the article was previously unpublished archival materials: court cases on divorce, bride prices; the Vladikavkaz diocese correspondence with the district chief; annual reports of the district chiefs of Ossetia to the chief of the Terek region. The novelty is predetermined by a substantive appeal to innovations and their concrete results: contradictions between the traditional way of life of the family and certain transformations, for example, changes in gender stereotypes, etc. The object of the research is a traditional Ossetian family of the XIX century with customs and traditions typical for that period. Our goal is to identify the features of introducing innovations applied by Russian administration in the marriage and family sphere of the Ossetians. It should be clarified that only specific aspects of traditional norms and attitudes of the Patriarchal family are subject to scientific analysis. It is suggested that it was in the family where the most significant transformations of gender stereotypes took place, which was also reflected in some aspects of the ethnic consciousness of the Ossetians.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of marriage in the United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
pp. 439-442
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Yakovenko
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Folk Traditions ◽  
Marriage Contract ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
Distinct Features

The article describes the peculiarities of legal regulation of marriage in the UAE. The author notices that the religious provisions of Islam and the historical roots of this country have had a significant impact on the laws of this country, they have also influenced on the marriage registration procedure, which is of particular scientific interest. In particular, it concerns the procedure of marriage between citizens of the state and certain aspects of marriage with foreigners. Particular attention is paid to the religious rite of marriage. It is noted that the marriage and family relations are regulated by the Koran and certain legislative acts. The author separately discloses the practical aspects of marriage registration, including the conditions, which are mandatory for marriage registration. It is stated that marriage can take place only if the requirements are fulfilled: marriage contract, lack of close blood ties, compliance with the requirements of religion, attainment of marriage age, mutual consent of both parties, equality, presence of witnesses during marriage and marriage observance of folk traditions. For a direct marriage registration, couples also need to prepare a package of documents required by law. In addition to ID documents, you must also provide medical certificates from both brides, issued by a government hospital in a format approved by the UAE Ministry of Health. The article also outlines common and distinct features between the marriage process in Europe and the UAE. In common is the consent of both spouses is envisaged, whereby on such terms that do not degrade honor and dignity, that is, they do not run counter to human rights. The couple must also be of a certain age and be fully capable. Close relatives cannot be married. Distinctive features include, in particular, the possibility of entering into polygamous marriages. In addition, the obligation to conclude a marriage contract is not compulsory in the territory of European countries.

Kedewasaan Usia Perkawinan Perspektif Hadis Nabi Muhammad dengan Pendekatan Interkoneksitas Maslahah

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-98
Author(s):  
Abdul Gaffar ◽  
M Ali Rusdi ◽  
Akbar Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Married Couple ◽  
Marital Problems ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Social Maturity ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Primary Reference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Marital Success ◽  
Age Of Marriage ◽  
The Ideal

Indonesian Muslims have not maximally applied maturity of marriage age as an important aspect in obtaining marital success. Apart from the concept of maturity of diverse marriage age, divorces and many marital problems based on the immaturity of a married couple still rife in Indonesia. The government has even issued regulations related to the age of marriage through Law number 1 of 1974 that was revised by Law number 16 of 2019, which stipulates that marriage is limited to a minimum age of 19 years for the two brides. This article aims to find the concept of quality-oriented marriage age to complement the quantity-oriented idea as applied by the Indonesian government and as understood differently by Muslims based on the opinions of the scholars (‘ulamā). This article abstracts the concept of the ideal age of marriage from the instructions of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH as the primary reference of Islamic teachings by discussing the hadīth using the ma‘ānī al-ḥadīṡ analysis with three interpretation techniques namely textual, intertextual, and contextual interpretation to obtain comprehensive meaning. The results of the examination show that the hadīth requires the criteria for the maturity of the marriage age in the form of religious, physical, financial, and social maturity. These qualitative criteria fulfill the element of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah and are interconnected so that they should be actualized as a new basis in the formulation of policies related to the maturity of marriage age in Muslim societies.

scholarly journals SYARIAH COMPATIBILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN DETERMINING THE AGE OF MARRIAGE

1970 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-274
Author(s):  
Rumi Suwardiyati ◽  
Siti Rohmah ◽  
Andi Muhammad Galib ◽  
Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Age Limit ◽  
Age Of Marriage ◽  
Religious Understanding

The purpose of this research is to examine the interpretation of constitutional judges regarding the age limit for marriage which is considered to contain compatibility and efforts to harmonize sharia and human rights principles in their decisions. This is motivated by child marriage tends to ignore the rights of children and women. Unfortunately, this practice is often affirmed by religious understanding and even state law. The research method used is normative juridical using secondary data. As for this research will analyze the decision of the Constitutional Court Number 22/PUU-XV/2017.  This research will show the conflict between the interpretation of sharia - which has been the authoritative area of ​​religious leaders - and the principles of Human Rights (HAM). Meanwhile, the interpretation of the judges of the Constitutional Court seems to contain a discourse on the compatibility and harmony of sharia and human rights. This research per reflects the approach of the Constitutional Court and the strategy of the petitioners in an effort to review the constitutionality of the minimum age for marriage as stated in the Marriage Law. The various approaches and arguments put forward show that the applicant made a strategic decision by trying to break a patriarchal culture and injustice before the Constitutional Court.  Keywords: Marriage Age Limit, Syariah, Human Rights, Constitutional Court 

The Analysis Of Minimum Marriage Age Determination In Indonesia And Other Islamic Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Nur Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Age Determination ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Islamic Country ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
Islamic Countries ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Age Of Marriage

The age of marriage is always a polemic in the household. This is based on the view that the age of marriage that is not mature mentally, physically, psychologically, and education is susceptible to unstable attitudes in taking policies or decisions. So that it is feared that they have not been able to respond to problems in the marriage. Indonesia is a country with Muslims as a major population regulating the minimum age of marriage, as well as Muslim countries in the world. The research method used is the juridicalnormative approach. There are someconclusions obtained. First, the Shari'a does not explicitly set a minimum age for marriage, but legal age and understanding are elements that must be fulfilled for prospective brides, and especially for husbands who are positioned as heads of families. Second, every Islamic country, including Indonesia, has different rules regarding the minimum age of marriage, but the purpose of the restriction remains the same, which is to form a partner who is physically and resourcefully ready to build a sakinah household.Keywords: Rules; Age; Marriage

scholarly journals Pro and Cons Contestation on The Increase of Marriage Age in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Umi Supraptiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Marriage Age ◽  
Community Culture ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Age Of Marriage ◽  
Religious Courts

The age of marriage enhancement as mandated by Law no. 16 of 2019 is increasing the minimum age for marriage from 16 years for women and 19 years for men to 19 years for both women and men. However, this rule has not been accepted wholeheartedly by the community, so there are pros and cons. This study focuses on answering three questions: 1) Why are there pros and cons in the provisions of Law no. 16 in 2019 within a society? 2) What steps are taken by the community in violating the provisions of Law no. 16 of 2019? 3) What steps have been taken by the KUA and the Religious Courts in implementing the provisions of Law Number 16 of 2019? This research uses qualitative research with discourse analysis method. The researcher uses Pierre Bourdieu's theory to see the dynamics of the pros and cons contestation in increasing the age of marriage. With the genetic structuralism approach, to unite the origins of the individual mental structure, which is the product of the unification of the social structure that surrounds it. There are groups of people who agree to increase the age of marriage, and there are groups against it. The importance of mature marriage is to reduce divorce rates, poverty rates, children dropping out of school, maternal and child mortality rates. On the other hand, some people still prioritize the legal requirements of marriage by fulfilling the provisions of Islamic law (alternative options) not cumulative as required in the conditions for a valid marriage in the UUP. The arguments of people against the increase of marriageable age are based on the background of community culture, economic conditions, and free lifestyle of teenager. Unregistered marriage (nikah siri), legalization of marriage procedure and marriage dispensation are alternative steps taken by people who are against the increase of marriage age. KUA (religious affairs office) and the Religious Courts as the frontline in maintaining the mandate of Law no. 16 of 2019 using legal norms, still tightening the provisions on the age limit for marriage, marriage dispensation and legalization of marriage.

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