Part 1Forced marriage protection orders

Offence

I19Offence of breaching order

1

Any person who, knowingly and without reasonable excuse, breaches a forced marriage protection order commits an offence.

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4

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both,

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years, to a fine, or to both.

5

Where a person is convicted of an offence under subsection (1) in respect of any conduct, that conduct is not punishable as a contempt of court.