Written question asked by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking with the Forced Marriage Unit to prepare healthcare practitioners for the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 coming into force in March 2023.
- Answer
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On 28 April 2022, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 received Royal Assent and will come into force on 27 February 2023.
We are working with all relevant government departments and bodies impacted by the Act to ensure that appropriate guidance is in place for all relevant practitioners ahead of implementation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 61028
- Session
- 2022-23
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health services Health professions Forced marriage Forced Marriage Unit
- Legislation
- Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022
- Link
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- 2022-10-17 17:47:38 +0100
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