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MP opposes calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK saying it can 'help build family bonds' (www.standard.co.uk)

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He added: “The reason the practice is so common is that ordinary people see family inter-marriage overall as something that is very positive, something that helps build family bonds and helps put families on a more secure financial foothold.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

Works really well in Pakistan.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The UK has seen a rise in infant mortality, which has been linked to this practice among the Muslim communities in the UK. This is probably what motivates this legislation. It is evidence based.

[–] blimpkun 0 points 2 weeks ago

Well stated.

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