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MP opposes calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK saying it can 'help build family bonds' (www.standard.co.uk)

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He added: “The reason the practice is so common is that ordinary people see family inter-marriage overall as something that is very positive, something that helps build family bonds and helps put families on a more secure financial foothold.

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[–] Im_old@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Works surprisingly well all around the world too baby deaths of 'related' couples