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
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