Forced Marriage Scotland
"Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouse"
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 16
We all said No. If we can do it so can you.
No-one should be pressurised into marrying someone they don’t want to. If you feel that you or someone you know isn’t being given the choice, this is wrong. It’s not your fault and you are not alone.
Everyone has the right to choose who they marry. So don’t be afraid to speak out and get help.
What is Forced Marriage
Your Rights
Taking the Next Step
You are not alone
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Forced Marriage Resource Pack
Forced Marriage Information Posters and Leaflets
Legislation: Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011
In Scotland we have introduced Forced Marriage Protection Orders, which can safeguard your rights and make it a criminal offence to breach the Order. Support agencies and local authorities can help you apply for a Protection Order, so you don’t have to go through the court proceedings yourself.
We have trained advisors who can talk through your options if you, a friend or relative is under the threat of forced marriage, or if you are currently in one. Call the freephone Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234. It is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day.
Men's advice line: 0808 801 0327 (Lines are open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm)
Calls are free From landdlines and from mobiles using the O2, Orange, T Mobile, Three (3), Virgin, and Vodafone networks) info@mensadviceline.org.uk.
Scottish Government Forced Marriage Web Pages
Taking the Next Step