Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Family Law: Muslims
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 9 November (HL2598), what steps they are taking, if any, to improve the protection of British Muslim women in family law.
- Answer
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The Government continues to study the evidence, to assess options for improving protections for Muslim women on the breakdown of a marriage that is not legally recognised.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3275
- Session
- 2017-19
- Related items
- Subjects
- Women Family law Marriage Protection Muslims
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- 2017-12-05 17:13:32 +0000
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