“I quickly did some research online and discovered first-cousin marriages were legal in Britain. “It wasn’t classed as incest and I was so relieved. “After that, David and I decided to ...

In December, Conservative MP Richard Holden called for first-cousin marriage to be banned in the UK. Introducing the ...

Jerry Lee Lewis was among the brightest sparks of the early years of rock and roll, but his career plummeted when he married his 13 year old cousin in 1957.

A bride is winning fans online for her "great comeback" when a group of uninvited family members showed up on her wedding day ...

The proposed bill, House Bill 8, instead seeks to recognize first-cousin marriages that occurred in states that allow such unions. Marriage between first cousins is legal without restrictions in ...

First-cousin marriages were once quite common in Europe, especially among the elite. "So now your auntie is your mother in law," said one person. "How is this even a conversation?" another person ...

Speaking in December last year, the MP said: “First-cousin marriage raises serious concerns both in the UK and globally. “Studies show that it is associated with approximately double the rate ...

Marrying a first cousin is a feature of many communities across the world. It is about protecting wealth, land and property and helps keep the family together. While marriage between first cousins ...

A bill proposing the end to marriage between first-cousins has been criticised by experts ahead of its second reading on Friday. The Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill was proposed ...