Constitution of the Republic of Malawi
Family and marriage
Status: in_forceRetrieved: 2026-08-17T14:10:09.518751+00:00Release: constitutions-global-20260821-v2
(1) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State. (2) Each member of the family shall enjoy full and equal respect and shall be protected by law against all forms of neglect, cruelty or exploitation. (3) All men and women have the right to marry and found a family. (4) No person shall be forced to enter into marriage. (5) Subsections (3) and (4) shall apply to all marriages at law, custom and marriages by repute or by permanent cohabitation. (6) No person over the age of eighteen years shall be prevented from entering into marriage. (7) [Repealed by 15 of 2017] (8) [Repealed by 15 of 2017] [11 of 2010]
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