Free line for Polish Women who experience Domestic Violence and Abuse in the UK 0300 365 1700 Opoka helps and supports Polish women and children who are experiencing the devastating and damaging consequences of Domestic Violence and Abuse and who are often as a result suffering in isolation without knowing who to turn to, or … Continue reading “Opoka Polish Domestic Violence Helpline”
Month: June 2014
Forced Marriage Becomes a Criminal Offence
New legislation comes into force from 16th June 2014. A forced marriage is where one or both people do not (or in cases of people with learning disabilities, cannot) consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used. It is an appalling and indefensible practice and is recognised in the UK as a form … Continue reading “Forced Marriage Becomes a Criminal Offence”