22. Children must attend school from age 6 to age 16 inclusive (Act No. 826 of 14 August 1967). Primary and secondary education is free (Constitution, art. 27).

23. Children may enter employment as soon as they complete their compulsory schooling, i.e. from the age of 16. An exception is made for children working under the direct supervision of their mother or father in establishments employing family members only (Minimum Employment Age Act (No. 719) of 27 December 1961).

30. Under article 117 of the Civil Code, men under the age of 18 and women under the age of 15 may not enter into marriage. Nevertheless, the Prince may grant exemption from this age requirement when compelling grounds exist.

31. The consent of both spouses is necessary for a marriage to take place (Civil Code, art. 116). Furthermore, the consent of either parent or, in some cases, of an ascendant, the Family Council or the guardianship judge, is required before a minor may enter into marriage (Civil Code, arts. 118-122).

37. The age of criminal liability is 18 years. Thereafter, young persons may be tried and sentenced as adults. Children aged under 13 are not criminally liable, and hence cannot be convicted under criminal law. For minors aged between 13 and 18, the penalty for a serious indictable offence may not exceed 20 years’ imprisonment. The penalty for a lesser indictable offence must be no more than half the sentence that would have been imposed on an adult over 18 (Criminal Code, art. 46).