Guidance for local authorities on applying for forced marriage protection orders and information for other agencies.

Anyone threatened with forced marriage or forced to marry against their will can apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order. Third parties, such as relatives, friends, voluntary workers and police officers, can also apply for a protection order with the leave of the court.

Local authorities can now seek a protection order for vulnerable adults and children without leave of the court.

The guidance explains how local authorities can apply for protection orders and provides information for other agencies.

The Guidance is available to download from the Ministry of Justice website.