Every year, a number of British youngsters face the prospect of a forced marriage. While most agree with the concept of an arranged marriage, and agree that their parents are in the best position to choose their prospective partner, they feel the final decision on when they get married and who to should rest with them and their future spouse. British consular services recognise the need to provide aid for young British nationals in this situation and, now, a youngster can simply pick up the phone, or pop into a consular service office to get help in opting out of a marriage that they are not happy with or, are not ready for. Writes Towheed Feroze. Details…
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