Couple's FGM convictions declared miscarriage of justice (opens original article in a new tab)

A couple's FGM convictions were declared a miscarriage of justice after expert evidence showed they were innocent, with the Court of Appeal overturning their 2019 convictions due to trial flaws.

• A couple's FGM convictions were declared a miscarriage of justice after expert reports showed they were factually innocent.
• The Court of Appeal overturned their 2019 convictions due to unfair trial factors including translation inaccuracies.
• The Director of Public Prosecutions dropped charges after a new report supported the expert findings.