Forced marriage

A forced marriage is a marriage which happens against the will of one or both partners. A forced marriage is different from an arranged marriage: In an arranged marriage, the parents or other third parties will help finding a suitable partner.

International human rights law including International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights[1] also prohibit unfree marriage without consent of each person.

Notes

  1. ↑ Article 23, section 3
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