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The 12 Muslim majority states in Nigeria's north where polygamy is legal. Under civil law, Nigeria does not recognize polygamous unions. [1] However, 12 out of the 36 Nigerian states recognize polygamous marriages as being equivalent to monogamous marriages. All twelve states are governed by Sharia law.
The 12 Muslim majority states in Nigeria's north where polygamy is legal. Under civil law, Nigeria does not recognize polygamous unions. However, 12 out of the 36 Nigerian states recognize polygamous marriages as being equivalent to monogamous marriages. All twelve states are governed by Sharia law.
As in Africa, polygamy continues to be practiced in parts of Asia, regardless of laws. Nepal; China: Polygamy is illegal under the Civil code passed in 2020, which replaced a similar 1950 and 1980 prohibition. [104] Hong Kong: Polygamy ended with the passing of the Marriage Act of 1971 [105] when the country was a crown colony under the former ...
It is also seen as a way to strengthen family ties and to provide economic security. In some cases, polygamy is seen as a way to ensure that a woman has a husband who can provide for her and her children. In Nigeria, polygamy is regulated by customary law. This means that each ethnic group has its own rules and regulations regarding the practice.
Under civil law marriages (regulated by the Marriage Act), any marriage in addition to an already existing one is invalid (but not criminalised). Sudan: Bigamy or polygamy is legal for men. Taiwan: Illegal. Up to five years' imprisonment. Thailand: Prior to October 1, 1935, polygamy in Thailand could be freely practised and recognised under ...
The Utah state Senate voted unanimously on Tuesday effectively to decriminalize polygamy among consenting adults, reducing penalties for a practice with deep religious roots in the predominantly ...
Indonesia’s 1974 Marriage Law, which first introduced conditions for polygamy, has faced growing calls for reform from activists and human rights organisations.
Nigerian law stubs (1 C, 19 P) Pages in category "Law of Nigeria" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. ... Polygamy in Nigeria;