Ending domestic violence requires fixing our marriage and divorce laws
Friday, May 07, 2021
I was stunned by the overwhelming response. I consider that it is a subject worth revisiting. It is my hope, that it will provoke discussion on this all important subject, and that the powers that be, might be persuaded, to take a second look at our laws, and to reform some.
Our marriage laws are archaic, and do not serve the interests of the parties involved, in particular, the couples themselves. Our marriage laws seem inclined to serve society, as opposed to the contracting parties. Marriage, just like divorce, is a very personal institution, and our laws must reflect its character.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...