Asia - Voice of America: New Australian Laws Target Forced Marriage, Slavery

Asia - Voice of America asia

New Australian Laws Target Forced Marriage, Slavery May 31st 2012, 10:51 SYDNEY - Australia is bringing in new laws to ban forced marriages and labor trafficking. The government says the measures will help combat "slavery-like" practices. People found guilty of forcing others to marry will face up to seven years' jail and up to 12 years in prison for forced labor. Forced marriage has been called Australia's guilty secret. There are no official figures, but the government firmly believes the practice is common enough to warrant new legislation. It would ...

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