Michael I agree that such draconian customs and systematic abuse is abhorrent and stomach churning. Never the less, if it is going on in Britain, then it is up to those within these communities to reject them and inform the police. There are many aspects of British law that were introduced to protect minorities that are open to abuse and can be manipulated.

Fortunately we have never had experience with rape gangs over here, so I base my knowledge on media reports. The government needs to make an example of these involved in such attacks and ignore pressure groups and the misguided well intended.