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Forced Marriage Statistics 2024

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IwantToRetire · 15/07/2025 18:56

These statistics only represent the cases that have been reported to the FMU, and where the FMU has actively given advice or support. Forced marriage is a hidden crime, and these figures will not reflect the full scale of the abuse.

To better understand the prevalence of forced marriage in England and Wales, the Home Office is considering the findings of the feasibility study it commissioned in 2024. This was conducted by the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham, and it explored how accurate estimations of the prevalence of forced marriage and FGM in England and Wales might be made.

Full info at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/forced-marriage-unit-statistics-2024/forced-marriage-unit-statistics-2024

But good that they acknowledge that these are the ones they know about, and can only guess how many others there are.

Forced Marriage Unit statistics 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/forced-marriage-unit-statistics-2024/forced-marriage-unit-statistics-2024

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BettyBooper · 15/07/2025 21:55

Thanks for posting this. I will have a read.

Waitwhat23 · 16/07/2025 08:58

As will I, thanks for the link

IwantToRetire · 16/07/2025 17:53

I think even if publicising it means some who maybe aren't aware there is a Forced Marriage Unit will now know.

Not that their web page is very user friendly Sad

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage

Forced marriage

How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage

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