Criminalising forced marriage could stop victims from speaking up if their parents are locked up, campaigners say.
While legislation sends a "strong message," a charity working with victims said it also scared off others.
Rubie Marie, 35, who was forced to marry in Bangladesh when she was 15, said: "It is hard because you love your family of course you do... But at the end of the day abuse is abuse."
The Home Office said it was essential victims had confidence to speak out.
Forced marriage became a criminal offence in 2014, but only one case has been brought in Wales since then - with four convictions in total across the UK. [BBC] Read more