The battle to end child marriage in the UK
Survivors of forced child marriage share their experiences in the fight to end these crimes in the UK.
Survivors of forced child marriage in the UK share their personal experiences of being married as teenagers to older men, and the impact this has had on their lives, including experiences of abuse, rape, self-harm and thoughts of suicide. They describe how families, communities and professionals sometimes use honour-based abuse to control girls鈥� bodies and choices. And a senior prosecutor explains why marriage under the age of 18 is now illegal in England and Wales, and what changes are needed to ensure children at risk are identified, supported, and protected.
If you鈥檝e been affected by abuse, rape, self-harm or thoughts of suicide, you鈥檒l find a list of organisations that can provide help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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