Forced Marridge Flashcards
What is the definition of Forced Marriage?
- marriage
- conducted without valid consent
- of one or more parties
- duress is a factor
or lack of mental capacity to consent under Mental Capacity Act
What Section and Act is the offence of Forced Marriage?
S121 Anti Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014
What is the definition for S121 Anti Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014:
Forced Marriage
- uses violence/ threats
- or any form of coercion
- for purpose of causing
- another person to enter into marriage
- believes/ ought to believe
- conduct would cause
- person to enter marriage
- without free and full consent
What conditions can FMPO’s put in place.
Forced Marriage Protection Orders
- Bring person back to the UK
- Prevent person being taken overseas
When can FMPO’s be used?
Forced Marriage Protection Order
Both pre and post marriage
Who can obtain a FMPO?
Forced Marriage Protection Order
Anyone can obtain an FMPO, including friend/ family/ police/ housing authority
Who are the two groups that an FMPO can be served on, and why?
(Forced Marriage Protection Order)
1) Family members
2) Community Members
who present a risk
How long does a FMPO apply for?
Forced Marriage Protection Order
Indefinitely or until risk is reduced
If someone breaches an FMPO what are the three things that can be done?
(Forced Marriage Protection Order)
1) Arrest for breach of FMPO
2) Arrest on court issues warrant for breach of FMPO
3) Committal order for breach of court order
What are the 8 pieces of information you should obtain from suspect victims of Forces Marriage?
1) Personal Details
2) Details of those involved (including locations especially if they reside abroad)
3) Passport details
4) Language barrier?
5) Planned/ recent trips aboard (get specifics)
6) Who resides at their address?
7) Family history
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