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  • Year 11

What is forced marriage?

This lesson will focus on what is meant by honour-based violence and the forms it can take. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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What is forced marriage?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Clear definition of forced marriage
  2. Distinction between 'arranged' and 'forced' marriage
  3. What to do if you suspect, or feel like you are vulnerable to, forced marriage

Content guidance

  • Contains conflict or violence.
  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

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Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is legally required for a marriage to occur in the UK?

A religious ceremony
Correct answer: Consent
Rings

Q2.
An arranged marriage is illegal in the UK

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
The legal age to marry in the UK is 18

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
What is the FMPO?

Forced Marriage Prevention Unit
Correct answer: Forced Marriage Protection Unit
Forced Matrimony Protection Unit

Q5.
Forced marriage can happen to men and women

False
Correct answer: True

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5 Questions

Q1.
Why might bereavement lead to a forced marriage?

For inheritance issues.
It is customary.
Correct answer: To bring another male member into the family.

Q2.
Why might members of the LGBTQ+ community be forced into marriage?

Because same sex couples can be married.
Correct answer: It is seen as a cure.
Their parents want to see them happy.

Q3.
Why is forced marriage illegal in the UK?

The law means you have to have your parents consent after 18.
Correct answer: The law requires the consent of the partners.
The law requires the partners not to have arranged a marriage to which the partner's consent.

Q4.
What must you never do if someone tells you they are being forced to marry

Inform the authorities.
Correct answer: Mediate.
Tell the police.

Q5.
In what year did the Forced Marriage requirement for the police come about?

2010
Correct answer: 2014
2020