Conference on forced marriage being held in Derby
The first national conference on forced marriages is being held in Derby.
First forced marriage conference getting underway
The first national conference on forced marriage is being held in Derby today.
Among those speaking at the event are victims of forced marriage, police and members of the Derby-based charity, Karma Nirvana, which campaigns against forced marriage.
Next month will see changes in legislation which will make forced marriage a criminal offence.
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