Home Office figures indicate that at least 100 children aged 12 or younger have been referred to the Government's forced marriage unit (FMU) in the past five years. The data, gathered through a freedom of information request, includes 27 children aged five or under. Campaigners have expressed alarm, warning that the trend could lead to pupils being
Forced Marriage Unit Receives Over 100 Referrals for Children Under 12
Home Office data reveals a concerning trend of young children being referred to the forced marriage unit, prompting warnings of potential school absences.
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- www.dailymail.com - Children under five among scores feared being forced into marriage - as campaigner warns 'deeply disturbing' trend will see pupils 'missing' ahead of new school term
- www.dailymail.com - Children under five among scores feared being forced into marriage - as campaigner warns 'deeply disturbing' trend will see pupils 'missing' ahead of new school term