title: Changes in Sri Lankan marriage law expected.
abstract: The Sri Lankan government is about to introduce sweeping changes in the marriage laws, the Minister for Home Affairs announced recently.  One of the most important changes will be an increase in the minimum age at marriage, from 16 to 18 years for males, and from 12 to 16 years for females.  Additionally, the government plans to codify the laws and make them more available to the public.  The changes will come into force soon, the Minister stated.
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D003906:Developing Countries; D005191:Family Characteristics; D008393:Marriage; D013188:Sri Lanka
keywords: Asia; Developing Countries; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Marriage Age--changes; Marriage Patterns; Marriage--legal aspects; Nuptiality; Southern Asia; Sri Lanka