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‘Huge victory for abuse survivors’ as legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 TODAY
THE legal age of being able to get married is raised to 18 today.
The change to the law means 16 and 17-year-olds can no longer wed or enter a civil partnership in England or Wales — even with parental consent.
The legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 today[/caption]
It is targeted at those who exploit vulnerable children by arranging for them to marry young and will apply under any circumstances, whether or not force was used.
Anyone found guilty faces seven years in prison.
Natasha Rattu, of the Karma Nirvana charity, part of the Girls Not Brides Coalition, said: “The change to legislation on child marriage is a huge victory for survivors.
“It is a huge leap forward to tackling this usually hidden abuse and will provide a greater degree of protection to those at risk.
“Last year, the national Honour Based Abuse helpline supported 64 cases of child marriage, representing only a small picture of a much bigger problem.
We hope that the new law will help to increase identification and reporting, affording greater protection to children at risk.”
The Government’s forced marriage unit provided advice or support in 118 cases involving victims aged under 18 in 2021.
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Rita Ora CONFIRMS Marriage to Taika Waititi: “I’m Officially Off the Market!”
Rita Ora is a married woman!
After months of speculation, the singer/media maven confirmed that she and director Taika Waititi are officially husband and wife.
Full story below…
During an appearance on Heart Breakfast With Jamie Theakston & Amanda Holden to promote new single ‘You Only Love Me,’ the chart-topper was quizzed about the rumors that she and Waititi had tied the knot.
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Cardi B Talks New Album, Offset Marriage, Cosmetic Surgery, Takeoff’s Murder & More
Cardi B has been keeping a low profile of late as she continues to cook up her long-awaited sophomore album.
However, the chart-topping femcee made an exception with an appearance on the launch episode of The Jason Lee Show on REVOLT TV.
Ever candid, Cardi didn’t hold back when quizzed on a whole host of topics.
Indeed,
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