How the law can help
The British courts have the power to stop someone from forcing someone else to marry against their will. An Act of Parliament called the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 provides the courts with powers to make Forced Marriage Protection Orders to stop somebody from forcing another person into marriage. The law also allows the courts to protect victims who have already been forced into marriage, and help them get out of that situation.
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