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Expert says forced marriage inflicts ‘significant damage’ and constitutes child abuse.

By Maya Oppenheim, Women’s Correspondent

‘Devastating’ reports of forced marriage to the national helpline have surged as experts warn the issue remains ‘rife’ but it is difficult to see the true scale of the problem due to people not coming forward.

Exclusive data from Karma Nirvana, which supports forced marriage victims, shows its helpline dealt with 42% more cases between April 2022 and March 2023 than ...

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