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NHS Withdraws Report on First-Cousin Marriage After Backlash

Critics said document appeared to promote controversial practice

29 September 2025 · 23:43 UTC

The UK’s National Health Service has removed a controversial report that highlighted potential social benefits of first-cousin marriage after widespread public outrage.

The decision comes amid mounting criticism that the report failed to properly address significant health risks associated with the practice.