Policy Paper: Islamabad Child Protection Restraint Act, 2025

The policy paper issued by Obun2 analyzes the newly enacted Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for all genders. It highlights the Act’s progressive legal reforms, such as stricter penalties, protection measures, and alignment with international human rights standards. However, it also identifies significant gaps, including a lack of enforcement clarity, absence of victim support mechanisms, and potential conflict with religious laws.

Read the full paper: Islamabad Child Protection Restraint Act, 2025