New Family Code Passed by Burkina Faso Parliament, Aiming for Legal Innovation, Cultural Respect
New Family Code Passed by Burkina Faso Parliament, Aiming for Legal Innovation, Cultural Respect
The code provides a vision for a fairer, more united Burkinabe family, Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala said.
It now awaits President Traore's approval.
Key changes:
🟠 Promoting homosexual practices is now punishable by two to five years in prison and fines. Foreign nationals can be expelled for reoffending.
🟠 Burkinabé citizens convicted of national security crimes may lose their nationality.
🟠 Nationality is no longer automatically granted after marriage. There’s a five- to seven-year waiting period, and 10 years of permanent residence is needed for non-married applicants.
🟠 The legal age of adulthood is now 18.
🟠 Religious and customary marriages are now officially recognized and can be registered.
Subscribe to @sputnik_africa
