UK researchers exposing scale and danger of forced marriages
A study has revealed for the first time that the crime of forced marriage remains rife in England and Wales.
A study has revealed for the first time that the crime of forced marriage remains rife in England and Wales.
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May 18, 2023
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Internet
Nov 27, 2017
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Researchers from the University of Bristol have contributed to a national report on police forces' understanding of honour-based violence (HBV), forced marriage (FM) and female genital mutilation (FGM).
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2015
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New measures brought in to tackle forced marriage have been welcomed by a national charity based at The University of Nottingham.
Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2014
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Victims of forced marriage and honour violence in the UK are hesitant to seek professional help because they are worried social workers will not understand their cultural differences, according to new research presented today ...
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2013
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Victims of servitude, forced labour and forced marriage will be able to obtain financial compensation more easily due to the passing of an amendment to federal crimes legislation in the senate on Wednesday, according to the ...
Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2013
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Sakina (fictitious name) was born in Bangladesh yet raised in Montreal. At 16, she returned to her homeland with her parents under the pretext of visiting her sick grandmother. The young woman was then forced to marry a man ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2010
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