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New Forced Marriage Act!

The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act, is a new law which comes into force in the autumn and provides robust civil remedies to protect victims or potential victims of forced marriage, and provides protection to those already in such marriages, without criminalising members of their family.

The Forced Marriage Act, will enable victims or third parties to apply for a forced marriage protection order and gives the courts a wide discretion to deal flexibly and sensitively with the circumstance of each individual case. Courts will be able to stop or impose requirements on those attempting to force someone into marriage. Failure to comply with an order could lead to imprisonment.

This Act will complement and enhance a much wider government programme to tackle domestic violence.

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