forced marriage documentary

In this undercover investigation, religious leaders appear willing to agree to perform underage marriages at some mosques across the UK. Around 400 schoolchildren – mainly girls from South Asian communities – are forced into marriage every year in the UK, according to official Government figures. The law in this country is very straight forward, that…… Read More

This powerful documentary reveals the tragic health problems suffered by children born within first cousin marriages and explores the controversy surrounding this cultural phenomenon. A disproportionate number of rare recessive genetic disorders occur amongst those of South Asian and especially Pakistani descent and the programme investigates the science, political and social consequences of marrying your…… Read More