The number of so-called “honour-based” crimes linked to some Islamic cultures has increased by more than 60% in Britain over the past two years, according to an analysis of police data.
a report from the left wing guardian Based on statistics from 26 of the UK’s 39 police stations, the newspaper estimates that 2,594 “honour-based” crimes, including assault, death threats, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and rape, will be committed in 2022. It was revealed that there was.
This compares to the 1,599 cases recorded in 2020, an increase of 62.2 percent in just two years. The increase in so-called honor crimes was even more pronounced compared to 2016, with a 193 percent increase over six years.
of guardian The newspaper said more victims were coming forward and police tactics were being stepped up in response to the increase, but added: “Other factors are also believed to be at play.”
The report highlights the argument that this rise could be the result of geopolitical trends, with Family Law Company director Imran Khodabokas telling this newspaper: In my experience, some people are becoming more rigid in their thinking and increasingly feel the need to protect their honor and that of their families. ”
Kordabocas added that the increase in numbers was consistent with his own experience in dealing with the issue of honor crimes, saying crimes were “not just increasing, but becoming more serious.” .
The honor-based abuse lawyer went on to stress that delays in family courts perpetuate the problem, saying that many of his cases “take at least nine to 12 months to resolve, making it difficult for families, especially children. They are in a vulnerable position.” ”
Multicultural city Birmingham has the highest rate of female genital mutilation in the UK https://t.co/3E7ERyBdlS
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Kordabokas implicitly acknowledged that mass immigration is having an impact on the number of honor crimes cases, and said part of the reason for the system’s delays is due to a lack of court language interpreters.
at the same time, guardian The UK is experiencing one of the most significant periods of mass immigration in the country’s history, with net immigration expected to reach a record high of 745,000 in 2022, according to a report on the rise in honor crimes. In 2023, net immigration increased by an additional 672,000 people.
According to the 2021 Census, apart from atheism, Islam has seen the largest increase over the past decade, increasing by 44% from 2.7 million to 3.9 million people between 2011 and 2021. The census found that Muslims now account for 6.5 people. Just 20 years ago, they accounted for 2.9% of the population of England and Wales.
2015 report Honor-based violence is most prevalent in Britain’s South Asian communities, where Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs are the majority, according to a study by the Henry Jackson Society, an anti-extremism think tank. did.
Anti-honor crime charity Karma Nirvana also I got it. It said such crimes are “more prevalent within communities in South Asia, the Middle East, and North and East Africa.”
According to the report, the areas in the UK where most honor-based crimes occur are major multicultural cities, with London, Greater Manchester and Birmingham topping the list.
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