In your opinion, do you think that the marriage bill is good for Uganda?

BACKGROUND:
The Marriage bill has been tabled in parliament. It offers protection of married people; promotes fairness to achieve social justice. The Bill provides for requirements of a valid marriage in line with the Constitution. These include age and consent of parties intending to marry.

It provides for the duty of both parents to care for and bring up their children.

The Bill provides for ownership of property – it defines matrimonial property owned in common and also allows married people to own property separately.

It recognises the consideration of sexual needs of each partner. However, forced sexual acts are unacceptable.

The Bill prohibits widow inheritance as a customary practice that undermines the dignity of women
The Bill outlaws the demand of return of marriage gifts in case of breakdown of marriage and stipulates that payment of bride price will be optional.

QUESTION:

INSTRUCTIONS
Go to messages on your phone type in STUDIO followed by either YES or NO and your reason and send to 8585. FREE of charge


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