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The UK Ministry of Justice said it would examine whether legislation is "the best solution" to address first-cousin marriage, after Shadow Health Minister Dr. Luke Evans introduced the First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill, which is not expected to reach its second reading until at least Jan. 15.

The UK Ministry of Justice said it would examine whether legislation is "the best solution" to address first-cousin marriage, after Shadow Health Minister Dr. Luke Evans introduced the First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill, which is not expected to reach its second reading until at least Jan. 15.

A previous legislative effort by Conservative MP Richard Holden to ban first-cousin marriage was stalled by the then-Keir Starmer government. A ruling by an Upper Tribunal judge that allowed a Sudanese migrant to remain in the UK after marrying her first cousin reignited the debate.

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A previous legislative effort by Conservative MP Richard Holden to ban first-cousin marriage was stalled by the then-Keir Starmer government. A ruling by an Upper Tribunal judge that allowed a Sudanese migrant to remain in the UK after marrying her first cousin reignited the debate.

First-cousin marriage accounts for fewer than 1% of all UK marriages overall, but research estimates it represents 40-60% of marriages among Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities and 20-40% among Irish Travellers.

First-cousin marriage accounts for fewer than 1% of all UK marriages overall, but research estimates it represents 40-60% of marriages among Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities and 20-40% among Irish Travellers.

The Born in Bradford study, tracking over 60,000 people since 2007, found children of first cousins had an 11% probability of speech and language problems versus 7% for those with unrelated parents. Cousin marriage rates in Bradford dropped from 62% at the study's outset to 28% among mothers under 25 by 2020.

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The Born in Bradford study, tracking over 60,000 people since 2007, found children of first cousins had an 11% probability of speech and language problems versus 7% for those with unrelated parents. Cousin marriage rates in Bradford dropped from 62% at the study's outset to 28% among mothers under 25 by 2020.

NHS England's Genomics Education Programme deleted an article that cited "potential benefits" of first-cousin marriage after public backlash. Separately, NHS midwifery training materials claiming genetic risks had been "exaggerated" were referred for investigation.

NHS England's Genomics Education Programme deleted an article that cited "potential benefits" of first-cousin marriage after public backlash. Separately, NHS midwifery training materials claiming genetic risks had been "exaggerated" were referred for investigation.

Experts including the co-author of the Born in Bradford study have argued that genetic testing and education are preferable to a legislative ban, while the charity Karma Nirvana called for a "survivor-led approach." Norway banned cousin marriage in 2024 and Sweden's ban takes effect this year.

Experts including the co-author of the Born in Bradford study have argued that genetic testing and education are preferable to a legislative ban, while the charity Karma Nirvana called for a "survivor-led approach." Norway banned cousin marriage in 2024 and Sweden's ban takes effect this year.

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