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NHS Withdraws Cousin Marriage Report Amid Backlash
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- The National Health Service (NHS) withdrew a report promoting first-cousin marriage after backlash.
- Critics say the report failed to address birth-defect risks associated with cousin marriages.
- Conservative Party proposes legislation to end cousin marriage; Dr. Patrick Nash calls for a ban, labeling incest.
- Norway banned cousin marriages in 2023; Sweden plans a ban in 2026; some favor education.
