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Germany polygamy: Minister says migrants must abide by the law
Source: BBC
Germany polygamy: Minister says migrants must abide by the law
15 June 2016 Europe
Germany will not recognise polygamy or marriages involving minors, Justice Minister Heiko Maas has said
"No-one who comes here has the right to put his cultural values or religious beliefs above our law," he told Bild.
In some Islamic countries, men are allowed to take up to four wives, but in Germany polygamy is banned by law.
Concern about polygamy and underage marriage has risen recently, as Germany has been taking in record numbers of migrants, many from Muslim countries.
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15 June 2016 Europe
Germany will not recognise polygamy or marriages involving minors, Justice Minister Heiko Maas has said
"No-one who comes here has the right to put his cultural values or religious beliefs above our law," he told Bild.
In some Islamic countries, men are allowed to take up to four wives, but in Germany polygamy is banned by law.
Concern about polygamy and underage marriage has risen recently, as Germany has been taking in record numbers of migrants, many from Muslim countries.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36537305
