would be entered into without the couple possessing a certificate declaring them free of sickle cell anemia.
Titled ‘Sickle cell disease control and eradication repeal bill’, it seeks to eradicate sickle cell anemia in the state and setting those living with it free from all kinds of oppression, abuse, and exploitation. It was sponsored by the member representing Anaocha 11 constituency, Chief Charles Ezeani.
According to the bill, “No parent, guardian or group of persons shall give out a maiden in marriage without verification of a qualified sickle cell disease prevention certificate.”It also provides that no religious body or registry should wed any person without verification, adding that anybody who contravened the law would be guilty of an offense and would be liable on conviction, to the fine of N200,000 or imprisonment for three years, or both..
He commended the speaker, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu, and members of the sixth Anambra State House of Assembly for being the first state legislature to pass such a health enhancement bill in the country. The national coordinator of people living with sickle cell anemia, Mrs. Aisha Edwards, commended the lawmakers for enacting a law that would protect sickle cell patients from all forms of discrimination and marginalization in the state.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
vanguardngr Badly informed law. Rather look into improving medical facilities for sicklers and all others.
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