FORCED MARRIAGE
Forced marriage is illegal in England and Wales. This includes:
- taking someone overseas to force them to marry (whether or not the forced marriage takes place)
- marrying someone who lacks the mental capacity to consent to the marriage (whether they’re pressured to or not)
You can ask the court for a forced marriage protection order.
Each order is unique, and is designed to protect you according to your individual circumstances. For example, the court may order someone to hand over your passport or reveal where you are.
In an emergency, an order can be made to protect you immediately.
See the News page for examples.
Also see the links page: Inside Sharia Courts.
