British court protects woman in alleged forced marriage

Discussion in 'Ethics, Morality, & Justice' started by Tiassa, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Tiassa Let us not launch the boat ... Valued Senior Member

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    Source: BBC News
    Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7791653.stm
    Title: "Court supports forced marriage GP"
    Date: December 19, 2008

    A British court has ruled in favor of a doctor who claims to have been forced into marriage by her parents. This is her second court victory in her effort to annul the marriage.

    The tragic situation also underscores cultural differences between East and West. Last year, a Utah couple pleaded guilty to kidnapping their own daughter in order to prevent her from getting married to someone they didn't like.

    Human beings on the same planet, yet worlds apart.

    More to the point, I suppose: How, exactly, does a British court ruling have effect in Bangladesh? Or did some diplomat just say, "Our court made a ruling, would you please hand her over?" Really, it's all for the good, as far as I can see, but how, exactly, does that work?
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    See Also:

    Foy, Paul. "Parents plead guilty to interfering in daughter's wedding". SeattleTimes.com. November 28, 2007. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2004040146_webparents28.html
     
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  3. Baron Max Registered Senior Member

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    What other evidence, except the woman's testimony, does the court have to show "force"?

    It has no effect in Bangladesh, but if they ever return to England, then the British court has the power of enforcement.

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