Stop a forced marriage
Warning
Call 999 in an emergency.
The police take forced forced marriage seriously. They’ll investigate your case and will keep you safe.
Get help
You can call Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline at any time for free on 0800 027 1234.
Other support organisations also can help if you:
- are trying to stop a forced marriage
- want to leave a marriage you were forced into
Forced Marriage Protection Orders
You can ask the court for a Forced Marriage Protection Order.
Each order is different. The court will make your order to protect you in your specific situation.
For example, the court may ban someone from:
- taking your passport away
- intimidating you with threats and violence
Support organisations or your local council can:
- tell you how to do this
- make an application on your behalf
In an emergency, the court can make an order to protect you immediately.
Disobeying a Forced Marriage Protection Order can result in a sentence of up to 2 years in prison and a fine of up to £10,000.