# The Family Law Act 1996 (Forced Marriage)(Relevant Third Party) Order 2009, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order specifies a local authority as a relevant third party for the purposes of applying for a forced marriage protection order under section 63C of the Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27). A relevant third party can apply to the court for a forced marriage protection order without the leave of the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2023/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-law-act-1996-forced-marriagerelevant-third-party-order-2009/note
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