Tommy Thomas says Putrajaya is also looking into introducing more stringent procedures for shariah court judges before allowing underage marriages. FMTNews TommyThomas Marriage
Tommy Thomas says the Attorney-General’s Chambers is evaluating how best to safeguard the welfare and interest of children.
He said it is also looking into introducing more stringent procedures for shariah court judges to take into account before allowing those below 18 to enter into marriage. He said his officers were actively involved in the consultation process between the federal government and the states for purposes of uniformity in the law and the drafting of amendments to the Islamic Family Law Act 1984.
“The programme aims to divert children under the age of 18 who have committed criminal offences away from the existing criminal justice system and promote children’s rehabilitation,” he said.being referred to the Social Welfare Department.
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