Couple’s quashed conviction for female genital mutilation declared a miscarriage of justice (opens original article in a new tab)

A couple's conviction for female genital mutilation was overturned, with the court declaring it a miscarriage of justice after new evidence showed their daughter was never subjected to the procedure.

• A couple's FGM conviction was quashed after two years in prison
• Court of Appeal declared it a miscarriage of justice due to new evidence
• FGM expert's examination showed the child was never subjected to the procedure
• DPP dropped charges after state-commissioned report supported expert findings