What is a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO)?
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These are marriages where the crucial element of consent is either conspicuously absent or rendered impossible. What makes forced marriages especially concerning is their pervasive nature, transcending boundaries of age, ethnicity, gender, and nationality. It’s essential, however, to differentiate them from arranged marriages, where both parties actively engage and give their consent to the matrimonial […]