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Forced marriage

Anyone threatened with forced marriage or forced to marry against their will can apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order. Third parties, such as relatives, friends, voluntary workers and police officers, can also apply for a protection order with the leave of the court.

Fifteen county courts deal with applications and make orders to prevent forced marriages.

Local authorities can now seek a protection order for vulnerable adults and children without leave of the court.

The guidance explains how local authorities can apply for protection orders and provides information for other agencies.

• Forced marriage guidance for local authorities and relevant third parties (PDF 0.28mb 14 pages)
• Forced marriage guidance for local authorities and relevant third parties (Welsh) (PDF 0.13mb 11 pages)