‘Lack of awareness’ around forced marriage law – BBC News

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Potential victims in areas where forced marriage is prevalent are unaware it is a crime, a charity has said.

While legislation has seen a rise in people reporting concerns, campaigners said there was a “worrying split” with some victims and families in the dark.

More than a dozen women at an event in Bradford looking at forced marriage said they did not know it was illegal.

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