📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
5.4.9 Domestic violence and forced marriage
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Domestic violence is a crime in the UK. It includes physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse between partners or family members. Both men and women can be victims. The police and courts can issue restraining orders to protect victims. Forced marriage is also illegal in the UK — it is a criminal offence to force someone to marry against their will. The Forced Marriage Unit provides help and advice.
Key Facts
- Domestic violence is a crime — includes physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse
- Both men and women can be victims
- Forced marriage is illegal — criminal offence; Forced Marriage Unit provides help
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