Explanatory Notes

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 20

26 July 2007

Territorial Extent: General

12.Certain provisions of the Act extend to England and Wales only; others extend to Northern Ireland only and others extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

13.Section 1 provides for England and Wales.

14.Section 2 and Schedule 1 provide for similar protection against forced marriage in Northern Ireland.