Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in LordsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 27 October 2007

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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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Lords

    16 November 2006 – 16 November 2006

  2. 2nd reading· Lords

    26 January 2007 – 26 January 2007

  3. Committee stage· Lords

    10 May 2007 – 10 May 2007

  4. Report stage· Lords

    13 June 2007 – 13 June 2007

  5. 3rd reading· Lords

    21 June 2007 – 21 June 2007

  6. 1st reading· Commons

    21 June 2007 – 21 June 2007

  7. 2nd reading· Commons

    10 July 2007 – 10 July 2007

  8. Programme motion· Commons

    10 July 2007 – 10 July 2007

  9. Committee stage· Commons

    17 July 2007 – 17 July 2007

  10. Report stage· Commons

    23 July 2007 – 23 July 2007

  11. 3rd reading· Commons

    23 July 2007 – 23 July 2007

  12. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    26 July 2007 – 26 July 2007

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 39.