Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Cease UK-Iraq trade and investment if child marriage is permitted in Iraq
Closed
58 signatures
What the petition asks
Iraq's parliament has amended its personal status law, granting religious courts authority over family matters. Critics warn this could permit child marriage, potentially allowing girls as young as nine to marry.
I believe the UK must not continue to trade with or invest in countries that fail to protect human rights. If child marriage is permitted in Iraq, cease UK-Iraq trade and investment immediately.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
18 Mar 2025
Closed
18 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.