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  • Sham marriage gang jailed

    A gang of 11 behind a series of sham marriages in Lancashire have been jailed for more than 18 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone 'combating discrimination' speech

    Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on 27 March 2012, on combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Funding to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriage

    Minister for Women reinforces 'practice will not be tolerated'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seventeen arrests in UK sham marriage investigations

    UK Border Agency officers have made 17 arrests in operations targeting suspected sham marriages.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Girl Summit – ending female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage

    A case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • DFID Press Release on Girl Summit

    Enough is Enough! Together we can end Female Genital Cutting and Child, Early and Forced Marriage

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sham marriage fixers jailed

    Two sham marriage organisers were jailed today after admitting facilitating several sham marriages across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diplomats for Equality support the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2020

    On the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we join others in marking this year’s theme, ‘Breaking the Silence’

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Justine Greening: End child marriage in a generation

    Speech by the International Development Secretary pledging that Britain will lead international efforts to end child marriage within a generation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, our clear message is that human rights are universal and should be equal for all.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two men arrested in Weybridge sham marriage enforcement

    Groom and a wedding guest arrested at Weybridge registry office in sham marriage raid.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • BBC Asian Network: Jeremy Browne on the rise of forced marriage cases for men

    Foreign Minister, Jeremy Browne was interviewed by BBC Asian Network. He spoke about the dramatic rise in forced marriage cases for men.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCMS advent review calendar

    Our culture, media, sporting and equalities highlights of 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forced marriage warning as summer holidays approach

    In the early part of this year alone, Foreign Office staff working abroad were called upon to provide assistance in 46 cases of forced marriage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New marriage procedures for British Nationals in China

    Marriage registration offices in China now accept an Affidavit/Affirmation of Marital Status sworn at the British Embassy/consulate.

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  • Downing Street Pride reception marks progress on LGBT Action Plan

    New report due to be published this week shows a third of the government’s four-year LGBT Action Plan has been delivered within 12 months.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of Civil Partnerships review to start in autumn 2013

    Terms of Reference published for a formal review of the Civil Partnership Act 2004

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forced Marriage Awareness Week

    The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is raising awareness of Forced Marriage amongst victims and professionals through Forced Marriage Awareness week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government