BBC NEWS | Middle East | Saudis 'to regulate' child brides

15 April 2009 » islam, slavery, theocracy

Justice Minister Muhammad Issa said his ministry wanted to put an end to the “arbitrary” way in which parents and guardians can marry off [sell] underage girls. But he did not suggest the practice would be abolished.

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Saudis ‘to regulate’ child brides