Often misunderstood as a religious tradition, forced marriage - as opposed to arranged marriage - is carried out against the victims' will, or under duress, and is still a major threat for a number of British (and presumably other nationality's) men and women. For reasons of immigration, honour, money and family ties, some British Pakistani parents insist their children marry cousins and will ignore their wishes. If girls refuse, they face being cut off from their families or worse. With the British government introducing new powers to try and stop the practice, television presenter Saira Khan travels to her parents' country of origin to reveal the shocking cases dealt with by the British High Commission's Assistance Unit and the wider issues around forced marriages both in Pakistan and the UK.

Running Time: 60 mins

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