Asian Voice highlights the important work and dedication of British Asians who the Queen has featured in her New Year Honours list, which rewards their outstanding contribution to services in the UK. Aina Khan, Duncan Lewis Islamic Family law Director, has been named amongst those receiving Royal honours, in the form of an OBE. This she has been awarded in recognition of her work in aid of the protection of women and children in un-registered marriages. Aina is also the founder of “Register our Marriage” through which she campaigns for the amendment to The Marriage Act 1949 to make it compulsory for all faiths to register their marriage.