Men accounted for 14% of the total number of forced marriage cases in the UK last year, numbering 1,682, referred to the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU): however, due to under-reporting, the figures are thought to be well below the actual number of forced marriages.
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