Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
Which of these statements is correct?
- AAn arranged marriage is acceptable in the UK if both people agree to it.Right answer
- BAll arranged marriages are illegal in the UK.
Answer: An arranged marriage is acceptable in the UK if both people agree to it.
Both people must give full and free consent to a marriage. Arranged marriages where both agree are acceptable; a forced marriage is one where consent is missing.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Fundamental principles". Practice question 602 of 651, written in our own words.