Session 2013-14
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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill
to be moved
in committee
Clause 108
BARONESS TONGE
Page 79, line 9, at end insert—
“( ) A person commits an offence under the law of England and Wales if he or
she—
(a) is the parent or guardian of a child, and
(b) gives consent for that child to marry before the age of 18.”
Clause 109
BARONESS TONGE
Page 80, line 3, at end insert—
“( ) A person commits an offence under the law of Scotland if he or she—
(a) is the parent or guardian of a child, and
(b) gives consent for that child to marry before the age of 18.”
After Clause 109
BARONESS MANZOOR
LORD LESTER OF HERNE HILL
Insert the following new Clause—
The Secretary of State shall report to Parliament annually on the
effectiveness of the criminalisation of forced marriage under Part 9 of this
Act.”