“A London woman who sent her teenage son to their native Nigeria because she disapproved of his lifestyle has been jailed for eight months.”
BBC News, 14th February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Archive for the 'forced marriages' Category
Edirin Onogeta-Idogun mother jailed over ‘missing’ son – BBC News
Published February 15, 2011 contempt of court , forced marriages , injunctions , news , sentencing Leave a CommentR (Aguilar Quila) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe and another intervening); R (Bibi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – WLR Daily
Published January 4, 2011 forced marriages , human rights , immigration , law reports , marriage Leave a Comment“R 277 of the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, which prevented entry clearance to a party to a marriage where one spouse was a United Kingdom citizen and either party was aged under 21 years, was a disproportionate inhibition on family and private life and on the right to marry, guaranteed by arts 8 and 12 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.”
WLR Daily, 22nd December 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Forced marriage law not being used enough – BBC News
Published December 17, 2009 forced marriages , news , social services Leave a Comment“Laws introduced to stop forced marriages are not being used widely enough and social workers’ efforts to tackle the issue are also being hampered, according to experts.”
BBC News, 17th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More forced marriage protection orders than expected issued in first year – Ministry of Justice
Published November 25, 2009 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“More people have been protected by Forced Marriage Protection Orders than originally expected in their first year of operation, show figures released today.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New law saves 86 victims from forced marriages – The Independent
Published November 23, 2009 forced marriages , news , police Leave a Comment“But experts warn that the impetus behind the new legislation and police training on ‘honour’ killings is in danger of slowing.”
The Independent, 22nd November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Revealed: Government’s ‘heartless’ treatment of forced marriage victims – The Independent
Published November 9, 2009 forced marriages , news , victims Leave a Comment“British citizens who have been forced into marriages overseas are being asked to cover the costs of their repatriation to the UK, The Independent has learnt.”
The Independent, 9th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Local authorities and voluntary organisations newly equipped in the front-line fight against forced marriage – Ministry of Justice
Published November 2, 2009 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Police changes target ‘honour’ crimes – The Independent
Published September 22, 2009 domestic violence , forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Newly wed couple faces 18-month separation under Forced Marriages Act – The Guardian
Published July 24, 2009 forced marriages , immigration , news Leave a Comment“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
Judges back Muslim groups in condemnation of forced marriage – The Times
Published April 6, 2009 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Woman uses new forced marriage laws against father – The Independent
Published February 10, 2009 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Forced wedding GP seeks annulment – BBC News
Published December 19, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
New laws against forced marriages – BBC News
Published November 25, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Forced Marriage Act and relevant third parties – Ministry of Justice
Published November 13, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Marriage visa age to rise later this month – UK Border Agency
Published November 5, 2008 forced marriages , marriage , press releases , visas 1 Comment“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
Marriage visa age raised to 21 in bid to tackled forced weddings – Daily Telegraph
Published November 5, 2008 forced marriages , immigration , news Leave a Comment“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
Witness plan for ‘honour’ cases – BBC News
Published October 22, 2008 domestic violence , forced marriages , Islam , news , witnesses Leave a Comment“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
Forced Marriage Act court rules – consultation response – Ministry of Justice
Published October 1, 2008 consultations , forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Disabled youngsters forced into marriage to provide passports – The Independent
Published July 28, 2008 disabled persons , forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Forced marriages crackdown sees teenage brides barred from UK – Daily Telegraph
Published July 23, 2008 forced marriages , immigration , news Leave a Comment“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
The family killings that have no ‘honour’ – The Times
Published June 12, 2008 forced marriages , special report Leave a Comment“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
Successful visa appeals mean courts give green light to forced marriages – The Times
Published March 26, 2008 forced marriages , immigration , news Leave a Comment“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 an evil in our society – Bridget Prentice – Ministry of Justice
Published March 12, 2008 forced marriages , press releases Leave a Comment“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
Call for male forced wedding help – BBC News
Published February 4, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 – Court Rules – Ministry of Justice
Published February 1, 2008 consultations , forced marriages Leave a Comment“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
Judge warns on Britain’s forced marriage toll – Daily Telegraph
Published January 24, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“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
Girl found dead in river “had feared a forced marriage” – The Guardian
Published January 9, 2008 forced marriages , inquests , news Leave a Comment“The parents of a 17-year-old girl whose badly decomposed body was found in a river may have been trying to force her into marriage against her will, an inquest heard yesterday.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Women’s groups may get power to rescue “brides” from wedlock – The Times
Published January 4, 2008 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“Teachers, social workers, women’s rights groups and local councils may be given the power to stop forced marriages, under government plans to protect vulnerable teenagers.”
The Times, 4th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New forced marriage power planned – BBC News
Published December 14, 2007 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“Campaigners may be able to go to court to stop a forced marriage without the permission of a victim.”
BBC News, 13th December 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 – relevant third party – Ministry of Justice
Published December 12, 2007 consultations , forced marriages , third parties Leave a Comment“The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 enables applications by a relevant third party on behalf of a victim of forced marriage. This consultation asks for responses on what need there is for relevant third parties, who should act, and what safeguards might be needed.”
Ministry of Justice, 12th December 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Autumn date for forced marriages law – Ministry of Justice
Published November 28, 2007 forced marriages , press releases Leave a Comment“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice says that a law that protects victims and potential victims of forced marriage will come into effect next autumn.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
Tory plan to curb forced marriages – The Observer
Published August 13, 2007 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“A crackdown on forced marriages, in which young British Asian women are coerced into marrying mainly Pakistani men, is to be proposed by the Tories next week.”
The Observer, 12th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
Published August 1, 2007 forced marriages , legislation Leave a CommentNew law to prevent forced marriage – Ministry of Justice
Published July 27, 2007 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“Legislation aimed at protecting the victims of forced marriages and preventing them from taking place has received Royal Assent, the Ministry of Justice announced today.”
Ministry of Justice press release, 26th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Honour crimes units to be piloted – BBC News
Published June 20, 2007 domestic violence , forced marriages , news , pilot schemes , women Leave a Comment“Specialist teams are to be set up around England to help deal with any so-called “honour crimes” and offences arising from forced marriages.”
BBC News, 20th June 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Special units to crack down on honour killing – The Guardian
Published June 18, 2007 domestic violence , forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“Dedicated teams of senior prosecutors are to be deployed in the UK’s honour killing hotspots in the wake of the failings exposed this week by the case of a young Kurdish woman murdered by her family.”
The Guardian, 16th June 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dishonourable acts – The Guardian
Published June 13, 2007 domestic violence , forced marriages , Islam , murder Leave a Comment“Banaz Mahmod was murdered by her family. Each year, 12 British women like her die in ‘honour’ killings. Why aren’t we doing more to save them?”
The Guardian, 13th June 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government supports law to prevent forced marriage – Ministry of Justice
Published May 10, 2007 forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“The Government today pledged its support for legislation aimed at protecting the victims of forced marriages and preventing them from taking place.”
Ministry of Justice, 10th May 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Government unit saves 11-year-old from forced marriage in Dhaka – The Guardian
Published May 9, 2007 Bangladesh , forced marriages , news Leave a Comment“The government’s forced marriage unit has rescued an 11-year-old British girl whose parents married her to a Bangladeshi man in Dhaka, it has emerged.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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