Forced marriage and child marriage


Two people can get married if they are both over the age of 18, agree to the marriage and want to marry. A child marriage is a marriage between two children, or an adult and a child. A forced marriage is when someone is married against their will.

More information

  • Forced marriages and child marriages are criminal offences

  • Are you a victim of forced marriage?

  • Do you fear that you will be forced to marry abroad?

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