ANNEX C: Detailed explanatory note for Part 1 of Schedule 1 Paragraph 16: Forced marriage
869.Paragraph 16 refers to civil legal services in relation to forced marriage protection orders, which are made under Part 4A of the Family Law Act 1996. In conjunction with paragraph 11 of the Schedule, this paragraph ensures that cases where an injunction or other order is sought to protect an individual from forced marriage or domestic violence will be within the scope of civil legal aid.