- A British woman is facing adultery charges under Shariah law in Pakistan after marrying her maternal uncle, with whom she had a child; she claims she was pressured into the marriage to help him obtain UK residency, though Pakistani authorities allege it was voluntary and part of an immigration scheme.
- After briefly living with her uncle in Pakistan and becoming pregnant, she returned to the UK, where he later abandoned her despite promising support; the marriage was reported to religious authorities, leading to legal action.
- If convicted, both face severe punishments under Shariah law, including potential stoning, as their marriage is deemed impermissible; the uncle has since been arrested, and international human rights groups may be monitoring the case.
A British woman is facing severe charges under Shariah law in Pakistan after entering a marriage with her maternal uncle and having a child together.
The woman, a former business director in her thirties, asserts that she was pressured into the union to assist her uncle in obtaining UK residency documents.
However, according to a detailed investigation by Mail Online, Pakistani officials and clerics claim that the marriage was voluntary and potentially part of an illegal immigration scheme.
This case brings attention to issues surrounding forced marriages, immigration exploitation, and the strict consequences of Shariah law. Human rights organizations may be monitoring the unfolding situation due to its complexity.
In the exclusive report, the woman described how, after marrying in April 2021, she lived with her uncle in a rural village in Pakistan. During her stay, the relationship turned intimate, resulting in her pregnancy.
She later returned alone to the UK to give birth, stating that her uncle, who had assured her of financial and emotional support, has since abandoned her.
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“He told me he’d help me settle in the UK and promised money, a home, and stability,” she told reporters. “Now he’s ignoring me and his child. He’s ruined my life, and I need help.”
The marriage came to the attention of local religious leaders when villagers reported the union. According to police documents, the uncle allegedly admitted the relationship before a gathering of elders, who condemned it, alleging the marriage was arranged primarily as a way to gain UK residency.
Following an official review, Pakistan’s Department of Prosecution labeled the woman and her uncle as the “real offenders.” A statement from the report reads: “The relationship between a maternal uncle and niece is prohibited in Shariah. A marriage between them is considered adultery and strictly forbidden.”
If convicted, the couple faces severe penalties under Shariah law, including death by stoning or public lashing. Legal proceedings are underway, with a case formally filed against them.
The uncle was recently apprehended after going into hiding when the situation escalated. One of the marriage witnesses was also taken into custody.
In Britain, the woman’s family expressed distress over the matter. Her father stated, “We knew about the situation in Pakistan but did not support her decision to marry him. We tried to discourage her, but now, we’re not involved in her life and have lost contact with her.”
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