Police forces across Britain have been accused of turning a blind eye to sharia courts after figures revealed just three per cent of honour crimes were prosecuted last year.

The distressing data shows that the police have repeatedly failed to prosecute and prevent honour-based abuse such as forced marriages, honour killings and female genital mutilation.

On top of this, the rise of sharia courts within some Muslim communities has only made it more difficult for the state to intervene.

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