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At the age of 21, Sara (a pseudonym used to protect her identity) found herself trapped in an abusive forced marriage after being married off in Pakistan. Initially hopeful upon arriving in the UK, Sara’s outlook darkened as her husband’s controlling and violent behavior intensified, especially after moving into his parents’ home in 2022. Contrary to the promises of a better life, she endured not only physical abuse from her husband but was also exploited by her mother-in-law, who forced her into servitude under harsh conditions.
Forced marriage, defined as a union where one or both individuals do not consent and are coerced through pressure or abuse, has been illegal in the UK since 2014 under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. Despite this, prosecution rates remain low. Last year, only 30 prosecutions occurred, resulting in 16 convictions, according to Crown Prosecution Service data. Charities like Karma Nirvana, which supports victims, argue these figures do not cap
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