Arranged marriage: Judge protects woman with learning disabilities

(BBC) A judge has taken action to protect a woman with learning disabilities in an arranged marriage that happened in Pakistan.

Luton Borough Council, which had responsibility for the woman, asked Mrs Justice Theis to consider issues relating to her care.

The judge heard the case at a hearing in the Court of Protection in London.

She re-imposed a forced marriage protection order made at an earlier hearing.

The judge also indicated that she wanted the marriage ended or nullified as soon as possible.

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