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Female genital mutilation: a breach in the UK’s duty of care? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted July 21st, 2014 in female genital mutilation, news, prosecutions, select committees by sally

‘A report by the Home Affairs Committee (HAC) is a response to what it calls the “ongoing national scandal” of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM is the mutilation of the genitalia of young women and girls for non-medical reasons. The history of FGM in the UK makes for sobering and shocking reading. It is estimated that 170,000 women and girls are living with the legacy of FGM in this country and 65,000 girls aged 13 or under are at this moment at risk of mutilation. Despite having been criminalised here in 1985, there has not been a single successful prosecution.’

Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 18th July 2014

Source: www.halsburyslawsexchange.co.uk

Female genital mutilation: Prosecute health professionals who fail to report signs of FGM, MPs say – The Independent

Posted July 3rd, 2014 in crime, doctors, female genital mutilation, news, nurses, parliament, reports, select committees by sally

‘Doctors and nurses who fail to report that girls in their care have suffered female genital mutilation (FGM) should be prosecuted in an effort to tackle the scandal of “this horrific abuse”, MPs say in a report published today.’

Full story

The Independent, 3rd July 2014

Source: www.independent.co.uk

UK religious leaders unite against FGM – The Guardian

Posted June 20th, 2014 in crime prevention, female genital mutilation, news by tracey

‘Religious and community leaders have signed a historic declaration condemning female genital mutilation, but said there are still barriers to ending the practice in the UK.’

The Guardian, 20th June 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Female Genital Mutilation: Protection v Punishment – Family Law Week

Posted June 20th, 2014 in children, female genital mutilation, news by tracey

‘In anticipation of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee’s report into FGM, Melanie Hepworth, Solicitor at Covent Garden Family Law, calls for greater awareness of the violence threatened to thousands of girls in the UK.’

Family Law Week, 18th June 2014

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

FGM law expanded to cover foreign nationals habitually resident in UK – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2014 in bills, enforcement, extraterritoriality, female genital mutilation, news by sally

‘The law criminalising female genital mutilation is to be strengthened so the ban can be enforced against foreign nationals deemed to be “habitually resident” in the UK.’

The Guardian, 4th June 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Afusat Saliu and children ‘deported to Nigeria’ – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2014 in asylum, children, deportation, families, female genital mutilation, judicial review, news by tracey

‘A woman who fought to stay in the UK over fears her daughters could face female genital mutilation in Nigeria has been deported, her lawyer has said.’

BBC News, 4th June 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Deportation reprieve for Nigerians amid female genital mutilation fears – The Guardian

Posted May 30th, 2014 in deportation, female genital mutilation, news by sally

‘Government lawyers cancel the removal of Afusat Saliu and her two daughters, after they were taken from their home in Leeds.’

The Guardian, 29th May 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Nigerian woman fearing daughters’ FGM wins reprieve on deportation – The Guardian

Posted April 28th, 2014 in asylum, children, Crown Prosecution Service, deportation, families, female genital mutilation, news, select committees by sally

‘A woman has won a temporary reprieve in her fight against being deported to her native Nigeria where she says her children face being subjected to female genital mutilation.’

The Guardian, 25th April 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Let’s Talk FGM’ – Garden Court Chambers Blog

Posted April 8th, 2014 in child abuse, female genital mutilation, health, international law, news by sally

‘Last week, Garden Court Chambers was delighted to welcome the Fabian Women’s Network for an evening of discussion about the pressing issue of female genital mutilation (FGM). On the panel, experts from the fields of law, politics, civil society campaigning and the health services talked about their experiences regarding FGM and made recommendations about what the Government must do if it is serious about ending the practice in the UK.’

Garden Court Chambers Blog, 7th April 2014

Source: www.gclaw.wordpress.com

FGM charges against doctor criticised by obstetricians and gynaecologists – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2014 in doctors, female genital mutilation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘A group of consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists have joined the growing chorus of criticism by maternal health experts of the decision to prosecute a doctor for female genital mutilation.’

The Guardian, 27th March 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

FGM: Top gynaecologist hits out at ‘political’ prosecution for female genital mutilation – The Independent

Posted March 25th, 2014 in birth, doctors, female genital mutilation, medical treatment, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Has the DPP picked the right target for a landmark legal case against a barbaric medical practice? Jeremy Laurance talks to Dr Katrina Erskine.’

The Independent, 24th March 2014

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Two men first to be charged in UK under FGM Act – The Guardian

Posted March 24th, 2014 in female genital mutilation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Two men are to be charged in the first UK prosecutions under the Female Genital Mutilation Act, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced.’

The Guardian, 21st March 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

CPS announces first prosecutions for female genital mutilation – CPS News Brief

Posted March 21st, 2014 in female genital mutilation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘The Director of Public Prosecutions has today announced the first ever prosecutions under the Female Genital Mutilation Act.’

CPS News Brief, 21st March 2014

Source: http://blog.cps.gov.uk

Female genital mutilation law must be toughened, UK’s top police officers say – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2014 in education, female genital mutilation, legislation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Britain’s senior police officers have called for tighter laws to increase the likelihood of prosecution of those who carry out female genital mutilation (FGM) and of the parents who let it happen to their daughters.’

The Guardian, 3rd March 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

FGM: government is in breach of legal obligations, say lawyers – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2014 in child abuse, female genital mutilation, human rights, international law, news by sally

‘An influential group of Britain’s leading human rights barristers has told MPs that the government is in breach of its legal obligation to protect children by failing to stop girls becoming victims of female genital mutilation.’

The Guardian, 12th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New government measures to end FGM – Home Office

Posted February 6th, 2014 in child abuse, female genital mutilation, health, hospitals, news by sally

‘A government declaration to end FGM in the UK and around the world marked International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation.’

Home Office, 6th February 2014

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

FGM inquiry launched to uncover reasons for lack of prosecution in UK – The Guardian

Posted December 19th, 2013 in child abuse, crime, female genital mutilation, inquiries, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘A major inquiry has been launched into female genital mutilation (FGM) to uncover why there has not been a single prosecution in the UK since it was made a criminal offence, and to try to bring an end to the illegal practice.’

The Guardian, 18th December 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

FGM: Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought as cases reopened – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 13th, 2013 in crime, female genital mutilation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Home Office minister Norman Baker welcomes the development which could see charges brought for the first time against doctors and other individuals suspected of involvement in female genital mutilation.’

Daily Telegraph, 12th December 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

FGM – No More Excuses – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted November 26th, 2013 in female genital mutilation, health, news, prosecutions, reports, select committees by tracey

‘There is no topic more appropriate to write about on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women than that of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM involves the partial or total removal of a girl’s genitalia for non-medical reasons. The potential health risks resulting from the FGM procedure are numerous and severe: in extreme cases it can lead to sterility, infection, haemorrhaging and death. The risks associated with FGM are exacerbated by the fact that it is usually performed by people with no formal medical training in unsanitary conditions. Many statements from girls who were mutilated describe being physically held down on tables in make-shift theatres, and having their genitalia cut with sharp implements. Anaesthetic is rarely used.’

Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 25th November 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Podcast 224: Dexter Dias QC on female genital mutilation and human rights – Charon QC

Posted November 21st, 2013 in barristers, crime, female genital mutilation, human rights, news, prisons, women by sally

“Dexter Dias QC talks to me about the legal and moral issues involved in female genital mutilation and the increasing prison population in the USA and UK.”

Charon QC, 20th November 2013

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

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