Forced Marriage to become crime in UK

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London: Forcing someone to marry against their will ? a practice often reported from communities in Britain with origins in the Indian sub-continent ? will soon become a criminal offence, Premier David Cameron announced today, comparing it with ?slavery?.


Every year, authorities deal with hundreds of cases of forced marriages within Britain and through high commissions in south Asia, rescuing many British Asians who are forced to marry against their will to spouses, often for purposes of immigration.


Most cases involve individuals with origins in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.The decision to create a specific offense of forcedmarriage follows a 12-week consultation which took views fromthe public, victims, charities and frontline agencies.


The new law will be accompanied by a range of measures to increase protection and support for victims with a continuing focus on prevention, Home Secretary Theresa May announced.


Link:
Forced marriage to become crime in UK | Firstpost




I once asked that questions in the community and they told me we are deferent culture when it comes to marriages and the west have lots of catching up to do.

Girls should now start dating over the internet, safer then parents arrange marriage......

[Meat-Head]

WHOA presses report botton.
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if somebody forces me to marry Tracy Barlow, or that bird in the parts place i've been stalking. thats good.
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leave the law as it is

[masur123]

Thats my chances of getting married out the window then!

[Canker_Canison]

Thats my chances of getting married out the window then!

It would only apply if you didn't want someone forced on you by family. You can still opt in.

Passing the law will not solve the issue, but it might cause more honor killings. There will have to be a huge support structure of housing & councilors to make it work.
These kids can't just threaten their parents with being arrested without having an escape plan.

[Meat-Head]

Passing the law will not solve the issue, but it might cause more honor killings.

There will have to be a huge support structure of housing & councilors to make it work.
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Well siad, then perhaps we won't see these threads about fat unemployed people who keep breeding