Dealing with cases of Forced Marriage - Guidelines for Police

These guidelines are published by the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Home Office. They have been compiled by Eleanor Stobart in consultation with UK police forces, national and local elements of education, health and social services and with relevant non-governmental organisations (NGOs). These guidelines form part of the actions taken in this country and overseas to prevent and remedy serious criminal offences and abuses of human rights associated with forced marriage.

In the application of this policy the Police Service/Force/Constabulary will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of sex, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with national minority, property, birth, or other status as defined under Article 14, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHRa).

This version was published by The Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland) for the police service in Scotland on 24th February 2003

• INTRODUCTION TO FORCED MARRIAGE
• GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL CASES
• GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATED OFFICERS
• BEST PRACTICE
• APPENDICES