Obtain a recent photograph and any other identifying documents.
Establish the nature and level of risk to the safety of the person (e.g. is she pregnant? Do they have a secret boyfriend or girlfriend? Are they already secretly married?)
Establish if there are any other family members at risk of forced marriage or if there is a family history of forced marriage and abuse.
against the person, whether reported by the victim or a third party
Document any other distinguishing features such as birthmarks and tattoos etc.
A photocopy of their passport for retention. Encourage them to keep
As much information as possible about the family (this will need to be gathered discreetly, including:
Information that only the person would be aware of (if the victim is a British national, this may assist any subsequent interview at an Embassy/British High Commission in case another person of the same age and gender is produced pretending to be them)
Details of any travel plans and people likely to accompany them
Names and addresses of any close relatives remaining in the UK
A safe means by which contact may be made with the person e.g. a
Details of the third party in order to maintain contact in case the person contacts them whilst overseas or on her return
An estimated return date. Ask that the person contacts you on their return
A written statement by the person explaining that they want the police, adult or children's social care, a teacher or a third party to act on their behalf if they do not return by a certain date.
details of their passport number and the place and date of issue.
Full name and date of the person under threat
Their father's name
Do you need to insert flight details if known
Any address where they may be staying overseas
Potential spouse's name (if known)
Date of the proposed wedding (if known)
The name of the potential spouse's father (if known)
Addresses of the extended family in the UK and overseas.
mobile telephone that will function overseas. Record the number
If the family are approached, they may deny that the person is being forced to marry, move them, expedite any travel arrangements and bring forward the forced marriage.