Ban on child marriage is not stopping forced marriage abroad
One year ago, in February 2023, it became illegal in England and Wales for children to marry when the loophole that allowed 16 and 17 year olds to marry with parental consent was finally closed. Freedom United campaigned for this change to help end forced child marriage. However new data suggests that children are not being adequately protected, authorities are not clear on the new law and vital warning signs are being missed. To illustrate how some
