Victims facing a forced marriage do not often express their concerns, but there are some warning signs that may indicate the possibility of an impending forced marriage
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Bristol Forced Marriage Working Group
In 2017, Sabeena Pirooz, the Sky Project Director commenced chairing the Bristol Forced Marriage Working Group, a multi-agency network of professionals who are tackling the issue of forced marriage in and around Bristol and the South West. The Sky Project
Sky Project Director wins Award
Sabeena Pirooz, Sky Project Director won Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at Bristol Law Society Awards 2016, held on 13 November at the Bristol Marriott Hotel. The ceremony was hosted by BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman. Nominees in this
Victims Forced Underground
In July 2014 it became a criminal offence to force someone into marriage, but a Bristol-based charity says the law could be forcing victims to “go underground” rather than see their family prosecuted. Following a Freedom of Information request to HM
Bristol Law Society – Forced Marriage
It has not been long since the Government announced that forcing someone into a marriage will be made a specific criminal offence in England and Wales. The aim of this new legislation is that it will prevent forced marriage from
Victims must not be deterred from coming forward
The Government has recently announced that forcing someone into a marriage will be made a specific criminal offence in England and Wales. The idea of this new law is to prevent forced marriage from taking place. The Government has recently