My hon. Friend makes a very powerful case and, as he knows, I respect his opinion hugely. Does he agree, however, that a stated and clear criminal offence in this area may well deter people so that such things do not happen in the first place? Such a criminal offence would send a powerful and important message to people that such activity is not tolerated in this country.
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Philip Davies
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 July 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords].
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