Tag: Old Bailey FGM trial
Imprisoned for the crime of being an African woman
The Shifting Sands piece, and Marge Berer’s excellent blog
Read MoreInjustice arising from pursuit of FGM prosecutions – UK
Britain’s first conviction for FGM was delivered in London, in February 2019
Read MoreReview of UK FGM investigations and trials
The role of the criminal justice system in prosecuting allegations of FGM:
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@AbleyKate Loved the first and looking forward to this.
@NaomiOhReally Here’s a novel suggestion. Suggest that it’s read before dismissing it. spectator.co.uk/article/brexi…
Barrister @barbarahewson who sadly died recently added her weight to concerns about the UK's first #FGM conviction. She raised an important question about child abuse, suggesting juries might feel it legitimate to convict on a lesser standard @cpsuk shiftingsands.org.uk/thoughts…
@briandavidearp Thanks
@briandavidearp What’s the difference between decriminalisation and legalisation?