President Bouteflika announced stated, “I order the government to instate an ad hoc committee for the revision and redevelopment of the articles of said Code relating to divorce, which are open to interpretation […] to fill the gaps and ensure the protection of the rights of spouses and children. Amendments were made in 2005 “in order to disconnect it from the most rigid interpretations of Islamic law. These amendments altered aspects including the minimum age for marriage and consent to marriage. The minimum age was changed to 19 years for both men and women and the bride had to consent herself(without proxy) to the marriage in order for a marriage contract to be formed. References Law of Algeria Family law by country Islamic family law