Details of the Forced Marriage etc... in the form of the Prosecution & Jurisdiction (Scotland)Bill were revealed this morning from Shakti Women's Aid offices in Edinburgh by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Shakti Women's Aid offers support and information for those being threatened by forced marriage.

As well as outlining the measures of the Bill, Ms Sturgeon spoke to staff and to a client who was able to tell first hand the difficulties she faced and how Shakti had been able to help her.

Shakti is hosting an event at this year's Edinburgh World Justice Festival, with guest Diana Nammi of the Iranian and Kurdish Women's Organisation (IKWRO) in London, coordinators of the International Campaign Against Honour Killings. The talk and discussion entitled "In Our Honour: Scotland's Role in Tackling Honour-based Violence" will be on Wednesday 20th October 7-8.30pm at the Augustine Church, Edinburgh.