As More Countries Ban First-Cousin Marriage, Why Does the UK Still Allow It?

[Kurokage]

It's frowned up on by pretty much everyone in the UK, and has been for a long time, except for a handful of arranged Asian Muslim marriages.

[ArMaP]

LOL there's no "may" to it... the science and evidence is clear #1 

Show me the science that proves that it happens 100% of the times, please.

And #2, there's no way to guarantee every pregnant mum will receive prime prenatal care and know and learn of the progress of their child. In the migrant communities, most will not.

Sure, there's no way to guarantee that, but if your #1 is not true then #2 is not that important.

[FlyersFan]

The uncomfortable answer about why the UK won't ban it may be the Muslims.  

That's a common sense response.
Most likely true.  
And it says a lot about the problems of uncontrolled legal and illegal immigration.

[putnam6]

Show me the science that proves that it happens 100% of the times, please.


Sure, there's no way to guarantee that, but if your #1 is not true then #2 is not that important.

LOL Where did I say suggest or infer it happens 100% of the time... FFS 

plenty of links and sources were provided in the original post ... but here are some more

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-23183102

 
https://worldpopulationreview.com/countr...by-country


 

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/more-countries...it-1745750
 

Quote:Britain finds itself increasingly isolated on the global stage as countries from Norway to China ban first-cousin marriages. Yet, the practice remains legal across the United Kingdom despite mounting evidence of serious health risks to children.
The debate exploded into public consciousness when NHS guidance appeared to emphasise 'social benefits' of cousin marriage, triggering fierce backlash from health campaigners who point to stark statistics: children born to first cousins face a 10% lower chance of meeting normal developmental milestones and significantly higher rates of genetic disorders.
Bradford Study Reveals Shocking Health StatisticsGround-breaking research from the Born in Bradford cohort study has laid bare the reality of cousin marriage in modern Britain. The comprehensive research, tracking families from 2016 to 2020, found that 43% of Pakistani heritage couples in Bradford were in consanguineous relationships, predominantly between first cousins.
While this marks a decline from approximately 60% in the late 2000s, the health implications remain sobering. Children from these unions face substantially higher risks of developmental delays, learning disabilities and chronic health conditions requiring frequent hospital visits. Research published in The Lancet confirms what geneticists have long warned: first-cousin marriages double the risk of birth defects from roughly 3% to 6%.
Global Ban on Cousin Marriage Gains MomentumThe international community has taken decisive action against the practice. Norway, South Korea and China have implemented complete bans on first-cousin marriage, whilst Sweden and Denmark prepare similar legislation for 2025. These countries cite overwhelming medical evidence and public health costs as primary drivers for prohibition.
The trend reflects growing consensus among health officials worldwide that preventing genetic disorders through marriage restrictions represents sound public health policy. Yet Britain remains notably absent from this global movement, opting for education over legislation despite documented risks.
House of Lords Debates Cultural Sensitivities vs Health RisksThe issue reached Westminster's upper chamber earlier this year when Conservative peer Lord Farmer challenged the government with uncomfortable statistics. 'Pakistanis account for 3.4% of births nationwide but 30% of recessive gene disorders,' he stated, demanding action on what he termed a 'considerable disease burden' facing the NHS.

[ArMaP]

LOL Where did I say suggest or infer it happens 100% of the time... FFS

Probably my faulty understanding of the English language, as when you wrote 'there's no "may" to it' I interpreted it as meaning that if it wasn't a possibility it was a certainty.

[Rigel4]

Look where its got us though, most of the population are illiterate ... If you look around the country you will soon conclude that this practice should be banned.

Maybe its more than interbreeding , maybe its just a devolving population we have.

[Sky727]

More on the consequences of inbreeding.  It has to be Allah's will  

[argentus]

I am hard pressed to understand why this issue is anyone's business other than the people involved.  Marry and love who you want.

[DBCowboy]

That's a common sense response.
Most likely true.  
And it says a lot about the problems of uncontrolled legal and illegal immigration.

Do Muslim countries allow 1st cousin marriage?

[Sky727]

Do Muslim countries allow 1st cousin marriage?

WATCH THE VIDEO AS IT GIVES PERCENTAGES OF HOW MANY MARRY FAMILY MEMBERS OR COUSINS. Sorry caps lock was on !! hahaha