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Forced Marriage Protection Orders

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In the UK, a marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Forcing someone to marry against their will is a serious matter and is a criminal offence. This is what separates a forced marriage, which is illegal, from an arranged marriage, where both people freely agree, which is lawful.

The law also offers protection to people who are at risk. A court can issue a special order called a Forced Marriage Protection Order. This order is designed to protect a person who is in danger of being forced into marriage, or who is already in a forced marriage. It is not a driving licence, a jury summons or a ballot paper. For the test, remember that the courts can issue a Forced Marriage Protection Order to protect someone at risk of 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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  1. 1. What can a court issue to protect someone from being forced into marriage?

    • A ballot paper
    • A driving licence
    • A Forced Marriage Protection Order
    • A jury summons

    Correct answer: A Forced Marriage Protection Order

    Courts can issue Forced Marriage Protection Orders to protect people at risk of forced marriage.

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