FGM - The Law & Practice for Criminal & Family Lawyers

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will explore law and practice in relation to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the UK.

Your speakers Detective Chief Superintendent Gerry Campbell (the Deputy National Policing lead for FGM, Forced Marriage and Honour-Based Abuse) and Neelam Sarkaria (an experienced prosecutor, working judge, policy lawyer and lecturer) will make this session invaluable to practitioners.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• Overview of gender-based violence/abuse
• Defining FGM as a harmful practice
• Taking a gendered approach
• Understanding intersectionality
• FGM - what is it, prevalence, types and drivers
• FGM - the law
• Understanding the victim’s perspective
• Impact
• Trauma informed approach
• Multi-sectoral response - the role of agencies
• Safeguarding (including risk assessment and support)
• FGM protection orders - the practical application
• Case studies (criminal and family courts)

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.