Explanatory Notes

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 20

26 July 2007

Overview of the Structure

7.The Act contains 4 sections and 2 schedules.

8.Section 1 introduces a new Part 4A into the FLA and provides for protection against a forced marriage in England and Wales.

9.Section 2 introduces Schedule 1, which provides for similar protection against a forced marriage in Northern Ireland.

10.Section 3 concerns consequential amendments and introduces Schedule 2.

11.Section 4 deals with the short title, commencement and extent.