First Conviction Under Australia's Forced Marriage Law As Mother Jailed

Sakina Muhammad Jan sentenced for coercing daughter into marriage that ended in murder, highlighting legal and social challenges.

Sakina Muhammad Jan is the first person jailed under Australia's forced marriage laws, introduced in 2013.
Jan's daughter, Ruqia Haidari, was coerced into marrying Mohammad Ali Halimi, who murdered her six weeks later.
Jan received a three-year sentence, with eligibility for release after one year under certain conditions.
The case underscores the ongoing issue of forced marriages within certain communities in Australia.
Attorney General Mark Dreyfus noted forced marriage as a prevalent 'slavery-like offence' with numerous cases reported annually.