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Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage

Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage. DC Jane Klemperer Metropolitan Police. Alisha Begum – 6 Killed in 2006 fire started by brother of girl dating Alisha's older brother. Heshu Yones – stabbed to death at 16 by father 2002 (judge reduced tariff for 'cultural reasons').

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Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage

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  1. Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage DC Jane Klemperer Metropolitan Police

  2. Alisha Begum – 6Killed in 2006 fire started by brother of girl dating Alisha's older brother Heshu Yones – stabbed to death at 16 by father 2002(judge reduced tariff for 'cultural reasons') Honour Violence Victims Shafilea Iftikhar AhmedKilled in 2003 at 17 by Parents for Refusing Forced Marriage, convicted 2012 Banaz Mahmod – raped & garrotted at age 19 in 2006 by Uncle + 2 (organised by father)

  3. Key Points • 463 reported incidents to Metropolitan Police last year – 1/3rd at front counter • Non-crime 180, Assault 105, Harassment 37, Sexual assault 15, Kidnap/FI 16, PP 18 … • Less than 1% referrals from schools • MPS provide bespoke support prioritising safety

  4. Risk Assessment • DASH -> MASH • Who is the head of your household? • What is shameful behaviour to your family? • How can we contact you safely? • Males at risk • Referrals • Places of safety • Police protection/witness protection/refuge

  5. How & When to Report • Safeguarding Lead • Following up cases • Anonymously to police • Directly to police • Consent • Confidentiality • Restrictions • Third Party • Crime/risk/risk of crime

  6. Investigations • Toolkit • Specialist staff • Specialist courts • Legal Services on hand • Joint CPS/Police Training • Schools officers • Training updated re. law

  7. Common Themes • Sick relative or parent • She flees, they pretend forgiveness • Marry then divorce • She's committed a crime • Family gathering abroad • Missing person

  8. Police Investigation • Consider arrest strategy • Flagging & restrict • DNA/Fingerprints/photos • Risk assessment/MARAC • Family tree • Mentor contact number • Emergency phone • Refuge, Referrals, IDVA • Safe words • Civil Orders • If at station – specialist engaged • Awareness of interpreter/solicitor intervention

  9. Practical Considerations • Remove VIW where possible – bail insufficient • Always complete 124d • Use interpreters/solicitors from far afield

  10. Staying Safe • If travelling abroad (in fear): • Copy of passport with friend in UK • Secret phone (+/-), number to friend • Ask friend to alert authority if not back • Tell someone where you are travelling to • Memorise number for forced marriage unit • Marriages can be annulled on return • Spoon in knickers!

  11. Referrals • Ashiana Network 0208 539 0427 • Karma Nirvana 0800 5999247 • IKWRO 0207 920 6460 • FCO Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151 or https://www.gov.uk/forced-marriage • Southall Black Sisters 020 8571 9595 • Imkaan 020 7250 3933 • Newham Asian Women’s Project 020 8472 0528 • FORWARD 020 8960 4000 (FGM) • JAN Trust 020 8889 9433 • Police!! Local, 999 or 0207 161 4409 (answerphone)

  12. Contact Details Metropolitan Police DC Jane Klemperer Jane.Klemperer@met.police.uk +44 (0) 207 161 4409

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