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Forced Marriage Protection Orders

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A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Forcing someone to marry is a criminal offence. The courts can issue a Forced Marriage Protection Order to protect a person who is at risk of, or already in, a forced marriage.

Memory tip: Courts can issue a Forced Marriage Protection Order to protect someone at risk.

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What can a court issue to protect someone from being forced into marriage?

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