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Story summary
- Britain’s police face criticism for neglecting sharia courts and honour crimes, with data showing fewer than 3% prosecuted last year.
- Campaigners say sharia courts form a parallel justice system, complicating state intervention.
- Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy MP calls for a unified rule of law and action against honour crimes.
- Despite rising FGM reports, only three convictions have occurred since the practice was banned nearly 40 years ago.
