Forced Marriage

If someone is trying to force you into a marriage you don’t want, you have the right to say no – and the law can protect you. You can:

• Call the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on 01709 336080
• Contact the Forced Marriage Unit if you think you’re about to be taken abroad to get married against your will
• If you have been taken abroad to get married against your will, contact the nearest British Embassy

Find your nearest British Embassy 

You can ask the court for a forced marriage protection order. A Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) is a legal order made by a court to help keep you safe. Every order is different and is designed to protect you and your situation.

The court might order someone to:

• Hand over your passport
• Tell the court where you are
• Stop contacting or threatening you

If you're in danger, the court can make an order straight away to protect you.

If someone disobeys a Forced Marriage Protection Order, they could go to prison for up to 5 years.