“The issuing of protection orders for those at risk of forced marriage will be more responsive to the needs of victims under new powers which come into force today.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Hundreds more so-called honour crimes could be recorded by police under a drive to bring offenders to justice.”
The Independent, 22nd September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“MPs have taken up the case of two young newlyweds who are being forced apart as an unintended consequence of a new immigration law aimed at protecting Asian women from forced marriages.”
The Guardian, 24th July 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Senior family judges have joined Muslim leaders in condemning forced marriage as intolerable and a gross abuse of human rights.”
The Times, 4th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A 22-year-old woman has used new legislation to protect herself from being married against her will in Pakistan.”
The Independent, 10th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“An NHS doctor who claimed she was forced into a marriage in Bangladesh is seeking an annulment to the union in the British courts.”
BBC News, 19th December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”
BBC News, 25th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has made a statement on the government’s response to a consultation on third party applications on behalf of victims of forced marriages.”
Ministry of Justice, 13th November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The age at which someone can apply for a marriage visa will increase from 18 to 21 from the end of this month, the Government announced today.”
UK Border Agency, 4th November 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
“The minimum age at which foreigners can come to Britain to get married is being increased in a new bid to tackle forced marriages.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being urged to review their witness protection schemes to help combat ‘honour crimes’.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government has responded to a consultation on draft court rules for the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.”
Ministry of Justice, 30th September 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Scores of young people with learning disabilities are being forced into marriages, The Independent on Sunday can reveal.”
The Independent, 27th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The age at which young people already based in Britain can sponsor a visa for an overseas spouse is also being raised, from 18 to 21.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“How is the Government helping those involved in the often deadly world of forced marriages? MPs are reporting on their inquiry today.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“British courts are overturning decisions taken by immigration officers that would have protected men and women from being forced into marriage.”
The Times, 26th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Forced marriage is an appalling and indefensible practice that the government is working hard to stop, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.”
Ministry of Justice, 11th March 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The government has agreed to look into funding the UK’s first male-only refuge for victims of forced marriage.”
BBC News, 2nd February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“This consultation seeks responses on the draft court rules for the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. It is primarily aimed at professional court users and those with knowledge of family court rules.”
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 – Court Rules – consultation paper (PDF)
Questionnaire (Word)
Ministry of Justice, 31st January 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Official statistics on forced marriage reflect only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of a much larger problem in Britain, a district judge has warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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