Also, while Britain should take pride in its rich tradition of religious freedom, this should not be exploited.
The British state should require mosques to require couples to provide proof of civil registration before performing their nikkah.
If Islamic institutions in Britain are found to be facilitating polygamous marriages through private religious ceremonies, they should be punished – with one option, if available, being the revocation of their charitable status.
This will promote integration by underscoring the value of civil marriage and empower women through automatic matrimonial rights under UK law.
Having grown in popularity, Muslim matrimonial apps/matchmaking services should be more strictly regulated by the British state – discouraged from offering men domiciled in the UK the option to express their intention to practice polygamy.
It is time for the British state to draw a firm line in the sand – bigamy and polygamous marriages should have no place in Britain.
