Following the passing of a legislation by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, forcing women into marriage can now lead to seven years imprisonment and Rs 500,000 fine.
UK MPs Call To Criminalize Forced Marriage
Britain's ministers have urged the government to criminalize forced marriage after figures suggested there are up to 8000 cases a year.
Britain's ministers have urged the government to criminalize forced marriage after figures suggested there are up to 8000 cases a year.
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Brit PM Cameron Plans to Criminalize Forced Marriages
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that forcing someone to marry against their will could be seen as a criminal offence in the country in the future.
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that forcing someone to marry against their will could be seen as a criminal offence in the country in the future.
Forced Marriages Could be Banned in Australia
The practice of forced or servile marriage in Australia is proving to be a concern and the Australian government is looking into ways on how the paractice can be eliminated from the country.
The practice of forced or servile marriage in Australia is proving to be a concern and the Australian government is looking into ways on how the paractice can be eliminated from the country.
Up To 8,000 Forced Marriages Reported In England Last Year
As many as 8,000 cases of forced marriage were reported in England last year, according to a Government report.
As many as 8,000 cases of forced marriage were reported in England last year, according to a Government report.
