Claire Perry MP Welcome's the Government's consultation on criminalising Forced Marriage
Claire Perry, th
e Conservative MP for the Devizes Constituency, welcomed the launch of a Government consultation on the criminalisation of Forced Marriage.
This follows the announcement on 10 October 2011 by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, that the Government would criminalise the breach of Forced Marriage Prevention Orders. These orders block forced marriages from going ahead and protect potential victims.
Commenting, Claire said:
'I am delighted that the Coalition Government is examining how we can criminalise forced marriage. We have tolerated this unacceptable crime for far too long and it must be stopped.'
'I fully support the tough stance of David Cameron and Theresa May are taking against forced marriage'.
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