Forced Marriage
A marriage should be entered into with the free and full consent of both parties
A small number of people find themselves being forced into marriage. Sometimes this happens in this country because of family pressure or sometimes a person is forced to marry by their family when the person goes abroad to visit.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office: *Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
- provides a range of advice, support and protection for all British passport holders habitually resident in the UK.
To access advice on the services of the FMU please visit the FMU website .
Alternatively you can contact the FMU by phone:
020 7008 0230
020 7008 0135
020 7008 8706
If you do not wish to go through a forced marriage the FMU will do everything they can to help you.
More support & information
If you feel that you can't contact the FMU without more information about how they can help, please contact the Advice Centre Advisors. We stock some leaflets that give more information.
You may have worries about protecting your passport, along with other aspects of your welfare (e.g. accomodation and finance and personal safety). Our Welfare Advisors can provide advice on these matters.
If you feel that your circumstances are affecting your academic study or progress, our Academic Advisors will be able to advise you on the support available within the university to ensure that your studies are not disrupted.
Confidentiality
The Advice Centre offers an independent, confidential advice service
Chester Road Sunderland, SR1 3SD Tel: 0191 515 3030
