Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill

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.”

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.”

Insert the following new Clause—

“Report to Parliament

The Secretary of State shall report to Parliament annually on the
effectiveness of the criminalisation of forced marriage under Part 9 of this
Act.”