3 men in Perth, Australia are charged for allegedly forcing a marriage of teenagers due to culture, the first such case in Western Australia with a maximum penalty of nine years' imprisonment.
Three men in Perth, Australia face charges for allegedly forcing the marriage of two teenagers, aged 13-15 and 17, due to cultural reasons. It is the first time the Australian Federal Police have laid charges for forced marriage in Western Australia, with a maximum penalty of nine years' imprisonment. The men allegedly facilitated the marriage in a religious ceremony last year.
July 26, 2024
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