Britain Today

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That multiculturism... Man, it's way ahead of the curve.

Imam charged after children married in mosque



'An imam has been charged after two children were allowed to marry each other in a mosque.
Northamptonshire Police said Ashraf Osmani had been charged under forced marriage legislation after
he allegedly conducted a Nikah wedding ceremony involving two 16-year-olds at Northampton Central
Mosque in November 2023.
Mr Osmani, 52, from Northampton, is the serving imam at the mosque.

The Bangladesh-born British national has been charged under Section 121 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,
Crime and Policing Act, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 and
he is due to appear at Northampton Magistrates' Court on 11 September.

Under the legislation, introduced in 2023, it is illegal to arrange for under 18s to marry under any
circumstances, whether or not force is used. Those found guilty of the offence face up to seven years
in prison...'

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The funny thing is that only moments that this story (from 3rd Sept) showed up in my feed today (9th Oct)
the headlines changed to the Imam being charged for 'allowing' the kids to marry!