The Act provides the overall framework for the courts to make a Forced Marriage Protection Order. This gives them discretion to deal flexibly and sensitively with each individual case and offer protection to victims without criminalising members of their family.
This consultation sets out the approach adopted by the draft rules for applications for Forced Marriage Protection Orders. Generally, the rules are based upon family court rules for orders under Part 4 of the Family Law Act 1996. The consultation highlights the main areas where they are different.
This document is aimed primarily at professional family court users, as these will be in a position to advise and explain the rules to victims and third parties when the Act comes into force.
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