Parliamentary Bills

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2006-07

Last updated: 27 October 2007 at 17:04

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Long title

Make provision for protecting individuals against being forced to enter into marriage without their free and full consent; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Lord Lester of Herne Hill
Liberal Democrat
Life peer

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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