Do You Know Anyone Getting Married?
PLEASE Download This Letter & Give To Anyone Getting Married From Pakistan
Marrying From Pakistan? Or Do You Know Someone Who is!
'Marriages Abroad - Your Right To Choose'
Are you worried about being forced into a marriage abroad?
A marriage should be entered into with the free and
full consent of both parties.
A number of young people find themselves being forced into marriage by
their families when they go abroad.
You have the right to legal protection. If someone is forcing you into a marriage
they may be in breach of the law in the UK and other countries. In order to protect yourself think carefully before you decide
to go.
If you do go, before leaving you should:
Contact
the Community Liaison Unit at the FCO
(Tel: 020 7008 0230
or E-mail: clu@fco.gov.uk).
Any information you give us will be treated confidentially
.
It would be really helpful if you
can leave the following details with the Unit:
- Your name as shown on your passport.
- Your passport number, date and place of issue.
- Your date of birth.
- A recent photograph of yourself.
- Your parents' names.
- Your address and telephone number in the UK.
- Address and telephone number in the country you are visiting.
- Names and addresses of other relatives you might be visiting abroad.
- The date you are expecting to return to the UK.
- Details of a trusted and reliable friend or relative in the UK.
Make sure you take with you:
- The address and contact numbers of the British Embassy, High Commission or
Consulate in the country you are visiting.
- Some money in case you need to make telephone calls or for transport.
When you are in Pakistan,
If
you fear you are going to be forced into a marriage contact Consular Section British High Commission who:
- Will try to help you get back to the UK.
- Can issue emergency passports.
- Will try to provide safe accommodation and transport in the country you are
in.
Address:
British High Commission
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna
5
P O Box 1122 , Islamabad
Main switchboard Phone Number from Abroad : 00 92 51
201 2000
from within Pakistan : 051 201 2000
What you will need to do:
- You/or a friend will need to provide money for your ticket home. We can,
in exceptional circumstances, give you a loan to get back to the UK. You will need to repay this when you get back.
- You will need your passport details.
- You may need to get to the nearest British High Commission/Embassy.
If you cannot get to the High Commission/Embassy we will still try to
do everything possible to help.
If you are in the UK
and want to give or get information regarding Forced Marriages the joint FCO/Home Forced Marriage Unit is contactable at fmu@fco.gov.uk or on 020 7008 0151 (outside office hours: 020 7008 1500).