Article 23: Protection of the Family, the Right to Marriage and Equality of the Spouses 1990, para. 8
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
During marriage, the spouses should have equal rights and responsibilities in the family. This equality extends to all matters arising from their relationship, such as choice of residence, running of the household, education of the children and administration of assets. Such equality continues to be applicable to arrangements regarding legal separation or dissolution of the marriage.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Human Rights Committee
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
Personnes concernées
Children
Families
Année
1990
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 19, Article 23: Protection of the Family, the Right to Marriage and Equality of the Spouses (1990), para. 8.