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Proceeding contribution from Philip Davies (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 July 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords].


Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords]

My hon. Friend highlights one of the main problems. Does he agree that it might help to reduce instances of forced marriage if the age at which people were allowed to be brought into this country on a marriage visa was increased from 18 to 21?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
462 c1385 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Age Children's rights Women Equality Human rights Judiciary Immigration Domestic abuse Ethnic groups Family law Forced marriage Training Young people Religion Victim support schemes Forced Marriage Unit Judicial Studies Board Forced marriage protection orders Women's rights
Legislation
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk