A British teenager who was abused after refusing to marry a man in Pakistan has brought to light the numbers of British nationals forced into marriage: BBC’s Newsbeat reports that number as 1,735, where two-thirds involve people under the age of 18.
via:[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1489982/British-teen-escapes-forced-marriage]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense