Belize

Ley para modificar la Ley de Matrimonio. Se aumenta la edad para contraer matrimonio a dieciocho años; se eliminan las disposiciones sobre el consentimiento para el matrimonio infantil que deben dar los padres o tutores; y asuntos relacionados.

The Government of Belize undertakes this National Gender Policy as the framework through which these rights are translated into the achievement of de jure and de facto gender equality, equity and women’s empowerment in Belize. The National Gender Policy is founded on principles outlined in the Belize Constitution and in International Conventions and Agreements signed and ratified by the Government of Belize.

The overarching goal of the Revised National Gender Policy is “To advance the achievement of de jure and de facto gender equality and equity in Belize.”

An Act that defines what is considered as a sexual offense or rape crime and the sentences.