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New legislation to combat forced marriages
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 came into force today. It introduces powers to make new orders requiring individuals to, among other things hand over passports, stop intimidation and violence, reveal the whereabouts of a person and stop someone from being taken abroad. The court can provide protective orders for those who fear they are about to be forced into a marriage and for those who have already gone through a forced marriage. This can include powers of arrest. It can set aside a forced marriage. The orders can relate to conduct in England or abroad. Third parties can apply to the court for protective orders for those being forced into a marriage.
Posted on 25 November, 2008 by David Hodson
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