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Forced Marriage: Islam

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 119212

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to ensure that forced marriages do not take place in Sharia councils in the UK.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The joint Home Office and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), provides support and advice to victims, those at risk, and professionals.

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