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Marriage
Sep 11, 2007, 07:49 AM
Hi

I recently went abroad to P about a month ago and had an arranged marriage, even though I refused my partner. My parents have been dealing with the paperwok side of things and I think he may be coming over soon, how do I prevent this from happening and remain confidential so that nor my parents or him know that I have put a stop to it all.
Do I contact immigration?

:( Thanks

firmbeliever
Sep 11, 2007, 08:46 AM
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Equality/18500/Forced

Try this site to get help for forced marriages.
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LIMACHARLIE: Forced Marriages (http://www.limacharlie.org/index.php?id=2069)
Where can I get help?

You might feel afraid and confused or too scared to do anything about it but you must be brave and act. Make sure when you talk to someone you're in a safe place to talk.

Lancashire Constabulary Community Safety/Minorities Teams:
Non-emergency calls - 0845 1 25 35 45
Emergency calls - 999 (Please don't use 999 for non-emergency calls)

Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale-01282 472190

Blackburn and Darwen-01254 353638

Ribble Valley and Hyndburn-01254 353718

Chorley, Sth Ribble and West Lancs-01257 515332

Preston, Lea and Fulwood -01772 209110

Blackpool and Fylde -01253 607242

Lancaster and Wyre -01995 607870

Greater Manchester Police

0161 872 5050 (This number should ONLY be called either at or en-route to Manchester Airport. It is NOT to be called for general advice or enquiries).

If you live in Burnley, Pendle or Rossendale:
Burnley Women's Aid 01282 422024
Pendle Women's Domestic Violence Initiative 01282 726000
Rossendale Domestic Violence Forum 01706 830600

Or alternatively contact PC6321 Bev Taylor in the Pennine Police Diversity unit on 01282 472190 / 07979377344 or via email - [email protected]

Community Liaison Unit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office:

This unit deals specifically with cases of forced marriage. It can offer help and advice both in the UK and abroad.
Phone: 0207 008 0151/ 0207 008 0230/ 0207 008 0135 - between 9am – 5pm and 0207 270 1500 between 5pm and 9am
Email - [email protected]
Website - Home Foreign & Commonwealth Office (http://www.fco.gov.uk/)
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firmbeliever
Sep 11, 2007, 08:49 AM
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Useful links - Forced marriage (http://www.womensaid.org.uk/page.asp?section=0001000100130044&itemTitle=Forced+marriage)
Forced Marriages Foreign & Commonwealth Office (http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1094234857863) single point of confidential advice and assistance for those at risk of being forced into marriage overseas.

Newham Asian Women's Project (http://www.nawp.org/index.html) provides advice and support for Asian women and children experiencing domestic violence including forced marriage.
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