In the News: Forced Marriage in the UK

A January report by BBC News indicates that forced marriage is a problem in the UK, although it doesn’t appear to be taken very seriously by some. Girls as young as fifteen have been beaten and sent abroad to be married, despite their objections. One girl reported informing a teacher at her school, but the teacher didn’t believe her and ignored her cries for help. Apparently, this isn’t an isolated case, but little is done until after girls disappear. Even after girls disappear, the fact that they’re missing is simply reported. The Department of Education and Skills has stated that … Continue reading