Couple's FGM convictions declared miscarriage of justice

Couple’s conviction for female genital mutilation of child declared a miscarriage of justice

Couple’s quashed convictions for female genital mutilation declared miscarriage of justice

The husband and wife were found guilty of carrying out an act of FGM on their daughter, but their convictions were overturned by the Court of Appeal in 2021.

Court declares miscarriage of justice in landmark female genital mutilation case

New expert evidence led the Court of Appeal to formally recognise a miscarriage of justice.

Couple's FGM convictions declared miscarriage of justice

A couple have had their convictions for the female genital mutilation of their daughter, which were quashed after they spent two years in prison, declared a miscarriage of justice.

Couple’s quashed conviction for female genital mutilation declared miscarriage of justice

Their trial was the first of its kind in Ireland and was the subject of an RTÉ documentary

Couple jailed over female genital mutilation of girl have convictions quashed

Their trial was the first of its kind in Ireland and was the subject of an RTÉ documentary late last year