It is a central element of transparency to have clear and verifiable rules concerning enforcement and compliance in any law. Every party affected by regulatory decisions ought to have the opportunity to know what procedures will be followed in all matters. Therefore, compliance and enforcement provisions are key components to the efficacy of the implementation of the law and may assist in determining the impact of the new legislation. The Bill should ensure adequate punishment is legislated for in relation to child marriage. It is important that offence provisions are comprehensive and identify all possible offences which can be committed in relation to child marriage. Once the offences are detailed, sanctions need to be available to punish the commission of offences. The punishment for serious offences can include imprisonment, as well as substantial fines. Notably, penalties should act as a serious disincentive to bad behaviour. The threat of hefty fines and imprisonment can be an important deterrent and ensure compliance. It is important o analyse the Statute Book to ensure that penal provisions are not conflicting. The Bill should as much as possible cross-reference to laws on domestic violence, trafficking, drugs and general penal codes. This Part also provides for the establishment of an anti-child marriage fund for the purposes provided for in the Model law or generally for budget funding for purposes of eradicating child marriage. The sections in this Part have been drafted in a manner that will enable the legislative drafter to cut and past the provisions in the Bill with minimum change. Page 16 of 78