Exploring Polygamy and Uniform Civil Law Provisions in Other Countries: The New Delhi On Tuesday, the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led administration of Uttarakhand introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly. It will be the first piece of legislation implemented in a state since independence if it is enacted.
Except for the Scheduled Tribes, the UCC Bill proposes a common law on marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance for all citizens of the state, regardless of religion. The proposed UCC legislation seeks to outlaw polygamy and child marriage entirely.
In the same way that Uttarakhand introduced the UCC Bill in the assembly, which other nations have outlawed polygamy and under what legislation has the UCC been implemented?
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List of countries with polygamy and uniform civil law provisions
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SNo |
Country |
Polygamy is banned under which law |
Is there UCC? |
UCC implemented by which law? |
|
1 |
Turkiye |
Turkey Civil Code, 1926 |
Yes |
Turkish Civil Code, 1926 |
|
2 |
Tunisia |
Code on the Status of the Person, 1956 |
Yes |
Code on the Status of the Person, 1956 |
|
3 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Civil Code of The Kyrgyz Republic |
Yes |
|
|
4 |
Israel |
The Penal Law, 5737-1977 (Sections 175-183) |
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|
5 |
Azerbaijan |
Article 12 of the 1999 Family Code of the Azerbaijan Republic |
Yes |
|
|
6 |
Uzbekistan |
Article 126 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan |
Yes |
|
|
7 |
Russia |
Family Code of the Russian Federation |
Yes |
|
|
8 |
USA |
The Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882 |
Yes |
|
|
9 |
Thailand |
Thai Family Law, 1935 |
Yes |
Civil and Commercial Code |
|
10 |
Brazil |
The Brazilian Penal Code, Article 235 |
Yes |
|
|
11 |
Germany |
Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, 1900 |
Yes |
Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, 1900 |
|
12 |
France |
The Napoleonic Code, 1804 |
Yes |
The Napoleonic Code, 1804 |
|
13 |
Switzerland |
The Swiss Code of Civil Procedure |
Yes |
The Swiss Code of Civil Procedure |
Turkey
The Turkish Civil Code, which entered into force on February 17, 1926, was commissioned on December 25, 1925, making it one of the earliest laws in Turkish history. Before drafting the civil code, the Turkish parliament established a committee tasked with comparing the civil codes of European nations.
Tunisia
A distinct set of family law codes have been in effect in Tunisia since 1956. Marriage, divorce, inheritance, alimony, child custody, and adoption are among the critical matters addressed in the Code of Personal Status of 1956. Likewise, polygamy is forbidden in Tunisia.
Thailand
Thai families have practiced monogamy since 1935. Polygamy is unlawfully practiced in the country due to its prohibition. “A man or a woman may not marry another while one of them has a spouse,” the law states. The Thailand Civil and Commercial Code comprises a wide range of provisions about private persons’ legal affairs and rights. It encompasses various domains, including but not limited to family, inheritance, property, and commercial laws.
Germany
Polygamy is prohibited in Germany, and its observance is subject to legal repercussions, including imprisonment for a maximum of three years or a fine. The German Civil Code was implemented in 1900 and continues to be enforced despite modifications.
France
As stated in Article 433-20 of the Penal Code, polygamy is deemed unlawful in France. The offense carries a penalty of one year in detention and a fine of 45,000 Euros. France acquired the Napoleonic Code in 1804, which granted them property rights and equality before the law.
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