In the United Kingdom, a new documentary is being released focusing on how the Greater Manchester Police respond to cases of forced marriage. While forced marriage has been illegal in the UK for over a year, the film addresses the challenge of difficult it is to enforce this policy.
Read more at: http://truevisiontv.com/films/details/282/forced-marriage-cops
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