In Australia, tough laws to stamp out forced marriages and sexual servitude are being flagged to close a loophole that allows some crimes to go unpunished: Justice Minister Brendan O’Connor told The Australian there was a need to improve laws to stop forced marriages — as well as a public campaign to warn communities there would be harsh consequences for arranging them.
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense