A Chief Constable v A [2010] EWHC 3282

An expert specialising in forced marriage and “honour violence” cases was satisfied that A wished to regularise her marriage. Consent order duly approved. The President stressed the importance in such cases, of a suitable expert meeting with the person subject to the proceedings to enable the court to make a realistic assessment, pursuant to section 63A (2)Family Law Act 1996, and emphasised the importance of independent representation.