Bogus Marriages: Checks by Registrars

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:52 pm on 21 March 2001.

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Photo of Lord Williamson of Horton Lord Williamson of Horton Crossbench 2:52, 21 March 2001

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of the recent BBC exposure of the scale of bogus marriages for payment, they will take measures to reduce such practices; for example, by greater powers for registrars to check false addresses and better exchange of information about those who present themselves for unlawful or bogus marriages.