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   https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2173896/authorities-turning-blind-eye-sharia

   Authorities have been accused of failing vulnerable victims as concerns grow over unofficial religious courts operating in Britain. Fresh Government data reveal fewer than three in every 100 reported “honour-based abuse” cases ended with a conviction last year.

   The offences can include forced marriage, female genital mutilation and even murder carried out in the name of family reputation. Critics say the figures point to a wider breakdown in enforcement, warning perpetrators believe they can act with little fear of punishment. Campaigners also raised alarm about the growing use of informal sharia councils to settle disputes inside some communities.

   They argue cases are increasingly handled privately rather than reported to authorities, leaving victims outside the protection of the criminal justice system.

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     @Flick All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.