Family Law

Forced Marriage A Special Bulletin

Edited by Clive Heaton QC · Louise McCallum · Razia Jogi
Family Law LexisNexis September 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781846611674
Publisher
Family Law LexisNexis
Publication
September 2009
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This special bulletin covers the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 which came into force on 25 November 2008.


When the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 came into force specialist courts were designated in areas where most cases are expected to arise. 

The purpose of the Act is to give family courts the power to prevent attempts to force someone into a marriage where they do not consent. If such a marriage has already taken place the court will be able to make orders to protect the victim while helping to remove them from the situation (similar to injunctive relief). 

Recognising that vulnerability may prevent victims being able to apply in their own right, the Act allows interested third parties to apply with the leave of the court on behalf of the victim.

Table of Contents

  • Forced Marriage - An Introduction
  • The Development of Policy
  • Existing Remedies for Forced Marriage
  • Applications for Forced Marriage Protection Orders
  • Practical Guidance: Applications for Forced Marriage Protection Orders
  • Procedure Post Application
  • Enforcement of Forced Marriage Protection Orders 
Appendices
  • Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act2007
  • The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2008
  • The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2009
  • The Right to Choose: Multi-agency Statutory Guidance for Dealing with Forced Marriage
  • Court Forms
  • Sample Orders and Affidavits
  • Funding Information
  • Useful Contacts

About the Author

Clive Heaton QC, Zenith Chambers, Leeds
Louise McCallum, Zenith Chambers, Leeds
Razia Jogi, Switalskis Solicitors, Bradford

Reviews

"A refreshingly interesting read! ... This book rather helpfully sets out almost everything you need to know when preparing for a case of this nature ... a step by step guide to managing a forced marriage case"
Family Law


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This book reviews the legal aspects as enforced in the United Kingdom by a civil protection act (2007)"
Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER)

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