Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 7 January 2008.
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:What civil protection will be given to the victims of forced marriage during the period before the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 is brought into force.
- Answer
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The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 adds to the existing civil protection that is already available to victims of forced marriage. This includes civil remedies under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and non-molestation orders under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 as well as injunctions. Applications for protection under the Children Act 1989 and High Court wardship proceedings may be made in the case of victims of forced marriage who are children.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 966; 697 c158WA
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Forced marriage Protection Victims
- Legislation
- Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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