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What is a forced marriage?

Correct answer

A marriage where one or both people do not or cannot give their consent

Why

Arranged marriages, where both people agree, are legal. A forced marriage is one where one or both parties do not or cannot consent, and forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence.

Answer choices

  • AA marriage where one or both people do not or cannot give their consent
  • BA marriage arranged by families with the agreement of both people
  • CA marriage held in a register office
  • DA marriage between people of different religions