Ending child marriage in England and Wales – International Day of the Girl
This webinar, held on 14 October 2020, discussed child and early marriage in England and Wales, the proposed changes in the law and what those changes would mean. It was organised by the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team and Dawson Cornwell Solicitors.
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The webinar marked International Day of the Girl, 11 October 2020, whose theme was "My voice, our equal future".
The speakers were Shabina Begum, Associate Solicitor at Dawson Cornwell Solicitors, and Naomi Wiseman, Barrister in the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team.
Both are part of the legal team advising on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill. The bill was due to have its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 13 November 2020.