"New laws against forced marriages"

I agree with the broad aims of this legislation, but there is no reason to assume it will achieve its purpose, none in the slightest.

Ergo, it might more sense to go on the opposite tack, and reduce the hallowed legal status that marriage has, HH proposing.

For example, if there were no presumption that a foreign spouse has automatic right to be given a UK residence visa (which is the reason for the vast majority of forced marriages), and instead had to apply for a residence permit on his or her own merits, a lot of the problem would sort itself out.

Next.

"Birth defects warning sparks row"

The end of the scientific method* and free speech as we know it.

I mean, if Phil Woolas MP (Labour, Oldham East and Saddleworth) had said that all Pakistanis were inbred morons, sure, I can see why they'd take offence. Some self-appointed twat name of Asghar Bukhari has said the Goblin King should back him or sack him. Er, I don't think he's going to sack him, you piece of shit, so consider your bluff called!

* See here for statistics on how few Muslims have won Nobel prizes or registered patents.