Forced marriage — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Forced marriage, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
When were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- 2007
- 2011
- 1998
- ✓ 2008 — Correct answer
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Similar Protection Orders were introduced in Scotland in November 2011.
When is a marriage acceptable in the UK?
- Only when the families agree
- Only after a court order
- ✓ When both people give full and free consent — Correct answer
- Only if it is arranged by a solicitor
A marriage should be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Arranged marriages are acceptable when both parties agree.
What is required for a marriage to be acceptable in the UK?
- ✓ The full and free consent of both people — Correct answer
- A court hearing before the ceremony
- Consent from only one person
- Permission from a police officer
A marriage should be entered into with the full and free consent of both people involved. Arranged marriages are acceptable when both parties agree.
What is the legal status of forcing another person to marry?
- It is always allowed if families agree
- ✓ It is a criminal offence — Correct answer
- It is not covered by the law
- It is only against social custom
Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence. A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people involved.