Are you worried about being forced into a marriage abroad? A marriage should be entered into with the free and full consent of both parties.

A small number of young people find themselves being forced into marriage by their families when they go abroad.

You have the right to legal protection. If someone is forcing you into a marriage they may be in breach of the law in the UK and other countries. In order to protect yourself think carefully before you decide to go.

If you do go, before leaving you should:

Contact the Community Liaison Unit at the FCO (Tel: 020 7008 0230 or E-mail: clu@fco.gov.uk).

Any information you give us will be treated confidentially .

It would be really helpful if you can leave the following details with the Unit:

• Your name as shown on your passport.
• Your passport number, date and place of issue.
• Your date of birth.
• A recent photograph of yourself.
• Your parents' names.
• Your address and telephone number in the UK.
• Address and telephone number in the country you are visiting.
• Names and addresses of other relatives you might be visiting abroad.
• The date you are expecting to return to the UK.
• Details of a trusted and reliable friend or relative in the UK.
  

• The address and contact numbers of the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in the country you are visiting.
• Some money in case you need to make telephone calls or for transport.

• Will try to help you get back to the UK.
• Can issue emergency passports.
• Will try to provide safe accommodation and transport in the country you are in.

• You/or a friend will need to provide money for your ticket home. We can, in exceptional circumstances, give you a loan to get back to the UK. You will need to repay this when you get back.
• You will need your passport details.
• You may need to get to the nearest British High Commission/Embassy.