Marriage rate increases by 3.48%

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Marriage rate has increased by 3.48% between 2004 and 2005, said on Friday Minister of Justice Mohamed Bouzoubaâ, reported MAP news agency.

Speaking at the opening of a study day themed "The Family Code: Assessment of two years' Experience", Bouzoubaâ underlined positive impact of the new Family Code, which triggers optimism and satisfaction.

The minister added that consensual divorce increased by 166.08%, and wife requested divorce by 9.983% in 2005, while "al kholâa" divorce fell by 6,34% and polygamy by 6,97 %.

In January 2004, the kingdom introduced important amendments to the family code with view to enhancing women and children rights, and reinforcing family ties.