Court helps first Kirklees’ forced marriage victim

A forced marriage has been prevented by law for the first time in Kirklees (UK): a new law that was introduced in November 2008 means family courts can now make a Forced Marriage Protection Order to stop someone being forced into a marriage against their will.

via:[http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2009/06/05/court-helps-first-kirklees-forced-marriage-vicitm-86081-23796296/]