cannot be accessed within a reasonable period of time, the person who is requested to, or is about to, solemnise a marriage shall determine the age of the person he or she suspects or believes to be a child by the method and criteria prescribed by the Minister responsible for registration of births. (4) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding XXX or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding XXX, or to both. (insert offence and penalty clause according to style used in, and sentencing policy of, Member State) 25. Restraining orders (1) Notwithstanding any other enactment,(replace with Act or law if need be) (a) customary or religious practice if – on an application of a child marriage prohibition officer or an appropriate authority; or (b) on receipt of information from a person who has personal knowledge or information; relating to the likelihood of a betrothal or solemnisation of a child marriage, a court is satisfied that a betrothal or child marriage has been arranged or is about to be solemnised, the court shall issue a restraining order. (2) A restraining order issued, in accordance with subsection (1), shall prohibit the respondent (insert appropriate term in accordance with Member States criminal/civil justice system) from committing any act that may lead to a betrothal or child marriage and restrain any person from aiding or abetting the commission of any such act. (3) A court may, when issuing a restraining order, in accordance with subsection (1), impose any condition or give such direction, as the court considers necessary to protect or provide for the Page 54 of 78

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