Across the Red Line: Cousin Marriage: Tradition or Risk?

Anne McElvoy explores cousin marriage - legally permitted in the UK and practised in some South Asian communities, where it's seen as a bond of trust and kinship. Historically common among British elites, cousin marriage has come under scrutiny due to medical risks, including increased chances of recessive genetic disorders. The debate has intensified, with Norway now banning the practice, Sweden set to follow and MP Richard Holden proposing legislation to outlaw it in the UK