Amina Noor has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for taking a three-year-old girl to Kenya to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM). This marks the first time a person has been convicted of assisting a non-UK person to perform FGM.
Noor, 35, was found guilty of taking the child to Kenya in 2016, where she arranged for the FGM to be carried out. She was convicted under a law that was introduced in 2003, which makes it illegal to assist in the performance of FGM, even if it takes place outside of the UK.
During the trial, it was revealed that Noor had taken the girl to Kenya under the guise of a family holiday, but instead subjected her to the harmful practice of FGM.
The child, who is now seven years old, continues to suffer from the physical and emotional consequences of the procedure.
Noor’s conviction and sentencing sends a strong message that those who assist in the perpetuation of FGM will be held accountable, even if the act takes place outside of the UK.
This case serves as a warning to others who may consider taking part in or facilitating FGM, demonstrating that there will be serious consequences for those who engage in this harmful practice.
The UK has been making efforts to combat FGM, as it is a violation of human rights and can have serious long-term health consequences for women and girls.
This case marks a significant step forward in the fight against FGM, as it sets a precedent for future prosecutions of those who seek to perpetuate this harmful practice.
