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Rule 3.41 Applications for forced marriage protection orders

Northern Ireland

(1)

An application for a forced marriage protection order, including an application for a forced marriage protection order which is made in other proceedings which are pending, shall be made in Form F10.

(2)

An application for a forced marriage protection order shall be filed—

(i)

in relation to an application to the High Court, in the Office of Care and Protection; or

(ii)

in relation to an application to a county court, in the county court office.

(3)

An application for a forced marriage protection order made by an organisation shall state—

(a)

the name and address of the person submitting the application; and

(b)

the position which that person holds in the organisation.

(4)

Where an application is made without notice being given to the respondent it shall be supported by a statement, signed by the applicant and sworn to be true, explaining why notice is not being given.