‘Britain’s failure to protect girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) has been described as a “national scandal” by a committee of MPs, who said it was “beyond belief” that, 30 years since it became illegal, not a single person has been convicted of the crime. They described it as a “hidden crime” and “preventable” child abuse.’
The Independent, 15th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The first ever recorded figures for female genital mutilation (FGM) show that between April 2015 and March 2016 there were 5,702 new cases in England.’
BBC News, 21st July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Community groups involved in an initiative to tackle female genital mutilation in England and Wales have warned that future progress could be threatened by a lack of local funding.’
BBC News, 11th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Midwives have called for renewed efforts to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) after more than 1,200 cases were recorded across England in just three months. This includes 11 Britons who were identified as being subject to FGM.’
The Guardian, 9th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘An illegal immigrant from Nigeria was granted leave to remain in Britain after falsely alleging that her daughters would be subjected to female genital mutilation if they were sent back.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Only 18 of the new specialist protection orders designed to safeguard young girls at risk of female genital mutilation have been issued in the three months since they were introduced, according to official figures. The revelation prompted calls from the head of the new National FGM Centre for teachers, social workers and health professionals to be “braver” when identifying girls at risk and alerting the authorities.’
The Guardian, 19th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Police are not doing enough to protect victims of “honour-based” violence (HBV), forced marriage and female genital mutilation, according to a report by the police watchdog.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Doctors, nurses, midwives and teachers are now legally required to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) to the police. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary measures and could ultimately lead to them being barred from working.’
BBC News, 31st October 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A judge has ordered the return of a 13-year-old girl who has been taken to Sudan and is feared to be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM).’
BBC News, 11th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The country’s most senior prosecutor said it was “difficult” hearing calls for her to quit over her handling of the Lord Janner case, but insisted: “I’m still the right person for the job.”’
The Guardian, 6th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Order prevents travel by two young girls thought to be at risk of being taken to Africa for FGM.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th July 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Nkumbe Ekaney QC of Albion Chambers and Charlotte Proudman of Mansfield Chambers consider the important provisions introduced to protect girls and women from FGM.’
Family Law Week, 15th July 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘More than 11,000 cases of so-called honour crime were recorded by UK police forces from 2010-14, new figures show.’
BBC News, 9th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘More than 600 new victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) have been identified in seven months in the West Midlands.’
BBC News, 22nd June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘New laws aimed at preventing young girls being taken abroad to undergo female genital mutilation are to be fast-tracked within weeks, amid fears that the number of cases could soar during the summer holidays.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘John Tughan QC of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent judgments of particular importance to all practitioners in public children law.’
Family Law Week, 28th May 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘A fourth updated set of guidelines on open justice and reporting restrictions in the criminal courts is published today by the Judicial College, News Media Association (NMA), Society of Editors and the Media Lawyers Association. The new edition covers the new reporting restrictions applying to under 18 year olds, which came into force last month, the Female Genital Mutilation anonymity provisions which came into force this month and other changes relevant to reporting the work of the criminal courts.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th May 2015
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘MPs have criticised the “chasm” between the number of reported cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK and the number of prosecutions.’
BBC News, 14th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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