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Second forced marriage order given

11:25, Nov 29 2012

 

A protection order has been issued to help a victim at risk of a forced marriage, the second such order since new legislation was introduced.

Scottish courts were given the power to issue the orders last November, which offer protection to those affected by, or threatened with, forced marriage.

It comes as a new awareness campaign is launched to make sure that both women and men know how to seek help.

Health Secretary Alex Neil said: "It is encouraging that two people have taken out an order to protect themselves against forced marriage. This is testament to the validity of implementing new legislation to protect victims or those under threat of a forced marriage.

"We know people can be subjected to threats, assault, captivity or worse at the hands of their own family, and we need to make sure that those affected by forced marriage receive the help and support they need.

"Forced marriage affects men as well as women and children, and our legislation was designed to protect anyone living in fear or those who are being intimidated in any way."

A third of all calls to the Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline in the last year were from men.

Tim Street, chair of Men's Health Forum Scotland, said: "Men as well as women and children face the threat of forced marriage in Scotland.

"This is unacceptable and may cause mental health issues such as depression, as well as physical abuse of the victim.

"Being in a forced marriage takes away an individual's ability to make a choice and this is a clear breach of human rights. Everyone has a right to make their own decisions about their life."

 

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