marriage, which measures shall be funded from an anti-child marriage fund, established in accordance with section 42, or such other funds, directly budgeted for such purposes, appropriated, by the Government, to an appropriate authority. (2) The Government shall establish public safety homes, public foster homes or any other public facility for the residence, care and maintenance of victims of child marriage which shall be funded from an anti-child marriage fund, established in accordance with section 42, or such other funds, directly budgeted for such purposes, appropriated, by the Government, to an appropriate authority. 28. Protection against violence (1) A child in marriage shall not be subjected to any form of violence, including sexual violence, rape, coerced sex or harmful practices. (cross reference to gender-based violence laws, if any) (2) A child in marriage has a right to refuse sexual acts, including acts that put the child at risk of infection, such as HIV or other sexually transmitted infection, and such refusal shall not be a ground for divorce. (cross reference to gender-based violence laws, penal statutes and laws on HIV and AIDS if any) (3) (4) Marriage shall not constitute a defence to a charge of rape. A person, who contravenes section (1), 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) 29. Determination of children in need of care and protection (1) A child in marriage is in need of care and protection if – Page 58 of 78

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