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A simple definition of forced marriage states that it takes place when either the bride or groom or both do not want to marry each other, however, they are placed under pressure to go ahead with the marriage by their families and on occasion their communities. Before going for marriage, there should be enough love between any pair no matters belongs to same of different cast or follow different religion. On the first hand, forced marriages and entirely different from arranged marriages, which take place with the full and free consent of both the prospective bride and groom. In this case, families take a leading role in arranging the marriage, but the final decision to go ahead remains with the bride and groom at all times. On the other face of our society, there are arranged forced marriages, which involve the arranged format but there is no full and free consent of either bride or the groom. Forced marriage is any form is illegal and anti-society. It is a kind of domestic abuse, carried out by someone known to the individual, someone they trust thoroughly. It is also an abuse of Human Rights. Arranged forced marriages are a civil offence in the United Kingdom. Most of the times a boy and a girl love each other and want to marry each other. But due to the family restrictions they find themselves unable to marry. In this case, they marry to different person due to family pressure and results in spoiling their lives. It is important to take the consent from both – the bride and the groom before organising the marriage. The result of arrange forced marriages is disastrous. It affects men and women and often results in people feeling isolated, confused and helpless. Just for the sake of family and society, people often result in losing their lives. Practical Solutions offer specific advice, guidance and training on arranged forced marriages and Islam forced marriage to victims, communities and service providers.
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