What is Forced Marriage?

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For many, getting married is an exciting time; a celebration. But for others, it can be a very upsetting and dangerous event that puts their health and happiness at risk.

What is a forced marriage?

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Under UK law, a forced marriage is defined as a marriage in which one or both people do not or cannot consent and pressure or abuse is used to force them into the union.

Shazia Saliheen secures reported case for Forced Marriage Protection Orders

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Coventry Supervising Solicitor Shazia Saliheen  recently secured a reported case for Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPO). Shazia has been representing the client since January 2018 concerning an application to discharge a forced marriage protection order made in January 2016 which the West Midlands Police (WMP) applied for to protect our client from the allegations around […]