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Our publications

Our Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) has a number of publications that are available free of charge. These range from leaflets and posters to statutory and practice guidelines. If you would like to order hard copies of these publications, please email your request to fmu@fco.gov.uk. Your email should clearly state:

  • which publications you would like (please see list below)
  • how many of each
  • your full postal address and a contact number.

While there are no set limits on how many copies you can order, we ask that you think realistically about how many you need. If we are unable to send you part of your order, we will contact you to let you know. We aim to despatch all requests within 10 working days. Alternatively, you can download copies below.

Outreach programme

If you are ordering our publications for use at an event, you may be interested to know that we run an outreach programme across the UK. We can speak on forced marriage at conferences or run training workshops for large groups. If would like us to attend your event, or would like to find out more about events happening in your area, please contact us at fmuoutreach@fco.gov.uk.  

Our publications


Small booklets that contain information about forced marriage, case studies and information on where to seek help.

Our posters

A3 posters - contact details for the Forced Marriage Unit


Forced Marriage Unit Survivors HandbookSurvivor's handbook

*Hard copies not currently available to order

Multi-agency practice and statutory guidance


Handling cases of forced marriage: an A4 size booklet intended for frontline workers such as health professionals, social workers, police officers, housing officials and education professionals. It provides practical advice on identifying and handling cases of forced marriage

Handling cases of forced marriage: multi-agency practice guidelines (English) [new window, PDF, 505KB]

Handling cases of forced marriage: multi-agency practice guidelines (Welsh) [new window, PDF, 589KB] *Not available to order in hard copy

The right to choose: an A4 size booklet intended for Chief Executives, directors and senior managers  within agencies involved with handling cases of forced marriage. It covers issues such as staff training, developing inter-agency policies and procedures, raising awareness and developing prevention programmes through outreach work.

The right to choose: multi-agency statutory guidance * revised January 2010 [new window, PDF, 775KB]


Forced Marriage and Learning Disabilities: Multi-Agency Practice Guidelines

These practice guidelines have been developed to assist professionals encountering cases of forced marriage of people with learning disabilities.

The guidance was developed in conjunction with learning disability charities the Ann Craft Trust and the Judith Trust. It is aimed at frontline workers, to help raise awareness of the issue and support practitioners to identify the warning signs of this complex and often hidden practice. The guidelines also set out the steps that practitioners should take when dealing with cases.

Forced Marriage and Learning Disabilities: Multi-Agency Practice Guidelines (English) [new window, PDF, 585KB]

Forced Marriage and Learning Disabilities: Multi-Agency Practice Guidelines (Welsh) [new window, PDF, 592KB] *Not available to order in hard copy


What is forced marriage film

A short awareness raising film presented by Meera Syal and featuring testimonies from survivors of forced marriage.

*DVD copies are no longer available to order but the film is currently available on the FCO YouTube Channel


DFE (formerly DCSF): Every Child Matters publications

It’s your choice leaflet: small booklets that contain information about forced marriage, case studies, and information on where to seek help. They are intended specifically for children and young people. Hard copies of these publications are not available to order.

Forced Marriage leaflet [new window, PDF, 1.62MB]

It’s your choice card: these are business card sized and contain contact details for the FMU. They are designed for young people but can be given to any potential victim. They are small enough to be placed in wallets/purses.

Forced Marriage card  [new window, PDF, 1.11MB]

Posters: A3 size posters containing contact details for the FMU:


HM Court Services

Forced Marriage Protection Orders:  how can they protect me?

Forced Marriage Protection Orders - leaflet [opens in a new window]