UK Wedding News
29/10/2013
On Monday, a Home Office immigration enforcement team entered Harrow Registry Office shortly before 2pm as a Sri Lankan man and an Italian woman prepared to marry.
Following a tip-off that the ceremony may not be genuine, officers interrupted the event and detained both the would-be bride and groom.
With the full co-operation of the Superintendent Registrar, the 21-year-old woman was questioned by officers and release. Her 'husband-to-be' was also questioned and it was discovered he had overstayed his visa. He has been placed on immigration bail while further inquiries are made. He could face deportation from the UK.
Councillor Susan Hall (Conservative), Leader of Harrow Council, is quoted as saying: "The institution of marriage at council register services is being undermined by a cynical marital merry go-round of corruption and deceit.
"It gives a new meaning to the old TV series Blind Date – couples who turn up to council services frequently haven't seen each other before and as for the language of love, well, they frequently don't have one in common either.
"I welcome the Home Office action in Harrow today and I hope it sends a strong signal that the honeymoon is over for bogus brides and grooms in Harrow."
Immigration Minister Mark Harper added: "We are determined to stop migrants abusing the marriage system to cheat immigration rules.
"Measures outlined in the Immigration Bill include extending the marriage and civil penalty notice period to 28 days in England and Wales, and 70 days in some circumstances.
"This will give our officers and registrars more time to investigate, prosecute and remove those attempting to stage sham marriages."
(JP/IT)
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Officers Disrupt Sham Marriage Ceremony
Immigration officers have disrupted a 'sham wedding' in Harrow, it has been reported.On Monday, a Home Office immigration enforcement team entered Harrow Registry Office shortly before 2pm as a Sri Lankan man and an Italian woman prepared to marry.
Following a tip-off that the ceremony may not be genuine, officers interrupted the event and detained both the would-be bride and groom.
With the full co-operation of the Superintendent Registrar, the 21-year-old woman was questioned by officers and release. Her 'husband-to-be' was also questioned and it was discovered he had overstayed his visa. He has been placed on immigration bail while further inquiries are made. He could face deportation from the UK.
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Councillor Susan Hall (Conservative), Leader of Harrow Council, is quoted as saying: "The institution of marriage at council register services is being undermined by a cynical marital merry go-round of corruption and deceit.
"It gives a new meaning to the old TV series Blind Date – couples who turn up to council services frequently haven't seen each other before and as for the language of love, well, they frequently don't have one in common either.
"I welcome the Home Office action in Harrow today and I hope it sends a strong signal that the honeymoon is over for bogus brides and grooms in Harrow."
Immigration Minister Mark Harper added: "We are determined to stop migrants abusing the marriage system to cheat immigration rules.
"Measures outlined in the Immigration Bill include extending the marriage and civil penalty notice period to 28 days in England and Wales, and 70 days in some circumstances.
"This will give our officers and registrars more time to investigate, prosecute and remove those attempting to stage sham marriages."
(JP/IT)
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