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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Interpreter was used in 40 more cases after couple's convictions were set aside

RTÉ programme examines case of couple who were wrongfully convicted of female genital mutilation Interpreter in their trial assisted in 240 other cases An interpreter who provided inaccurate translation services in a trial where a couple were wrongly convicted of the female genital mutilation of their daughter assisted in more than 240 other cases in the Irish courts. The revelation is contained in a television programme delving into the case, which is being broadcast tonight.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Cut in secret': Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban

Female genital mutilation persists in The Gambia despite a decade-long ban, causing severe harm and at least one infant death.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Crackdown on honour' crime to be launched by government

New statutory definition, guidance, training, awareness campaign and study will be introduced to combat honour-based abuse and better protect victims and prosecute perpetrators.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The matter is in his hands alone': president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is classified by Ecowas court as a grave form of violence against women and requires legal action in Sierra Leone.
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