Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence
One of the most common and high profile forms of honour based violence is forced marriage.
A forced marriage is when one or both parties have not agreed to marry and have been forced to do so against their will.
Most cases involve young women and girls aged between 13 and 30 years, although there is evidence to suggest that as many as 15% of victims are male.
A forced marriage is different to an arranged marriage. An arranged marriage is an agreement between both parties entered into freely. It is a practice that has been successful in many cultures for many years.
The Government has issued information on how the Forced Marriage Unit can provide help.
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