Forced Marriage Flashcards
Which Stature in Scotland defines what a forced marriage is?
Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 S.1(4)
What is a forced marriage?
It is often similar to an arranged marriage however, with the additional pressure put on an individual by their family along with financial abuse.
In which statute can the various definitions of force be found?
Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 S.1(6)
Who can apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order?
The person at risk of being married or any interested third party.
Can a Court make a motion for a Forced Marriage Protection Order without an application?
Yes, under S.4 of the Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act
Does the Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 apply to Civil Partnerships?
Yes, Under Section 10.
Where can the punishments for breaching a Forced Marriage Protection Order be found?
Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 S.9(4)
In England which act governs forced marriages?
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
Which act in England gives the power for Forced Marriage Protection Orders to be issued?
Family Law Act 1996 S.63A
In which case was it that a woman sought a FMPO for herself and her siblings? Following the forced marriage of one of her sisters - in which she testified it was not a forced marriage?
A v. SM (Forced Marriage Protection Order) 2012
Does the coercive behaviour have to be towards the potential victim?
No
Under which act is it illegal to deploy behaviour to force a marriage in instances where the potential victim cannot consent?
Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 S.122(2)
