Culture minister proposes measures to make marriage more binding

Culture Minister Václav Jehlička has proposed that it should be harder to get divorced in the Czech Republic. The culture minister suggests that couples should be able to sign a contract before marriage, relinquishing their right to divorce. Lawyers have reacted to the proposal by calling it a step in the wrong direction. Mr Jehlička has handed his proposal to the Justice Ministry for further examination, though a ministry spokesperson said that it is unlikely the suggestion will be worked into any draft legislation. Mr Jehlička’s party, the Christian Democrats, have distanced themselves from the proposal.