This Practice Note explains the circumstances in which a forced marriage protection order (FMPO) may be made under Part IVA of the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996), who may apply for one and the orders that may be made, including the orders issued as part of the Standard orders project. It sets out the procedure for applying for a FMPO and the Rules regarding service of a FMPO. It explains the offences of forced marriage.
The procedural rules relating to FMPOs are contained in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, Pt 11 and the supporting practice direction FPR 2010, PD 11A. FPR 2010, PD 11A contains provisions regarding notification to the police of an FMPO.
What is a forced marriage?
A forced marriage is a marriage that takes place without the full and free consent of both parties.
Forced marriage is defined in FLA 1996, s 63A(4)–(6), which provides that a person (A) is forced into a marriage if another person (B) forces A to enter into a marriage (whether with B or another person) without
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United Kingdom
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Standard orders definition
What does Standard orders mean?
Standard orders are template court orders issued by the President of the Family Division, the use of which has been strongly encouraged. The rationale behind the project is to avoid time and money that is wasted in the process of drafting orders that could, and therefore should, be standardised.
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