Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage

This presentation will provide an overview of the legal framework surrounding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Marriage, with a focus on the relevant protective orders. It will cover key statutory provisions, recent case law, the criteria for obtaining FGM Protection Orders and Forced Marriage Protection Orders and best practice guidance for solicitors—including cultural sensitivity, early intervention, and practical support resources available both inside and outside of the Court environment.

The session will also cover:

• The prevalence of FGM and Forced Marriage in the UK;
• What third-sector resources exist in the community;
• The framework on protective orders and the procedure on how they are obtained.

Who is this for?

Solicitors, Barristers, Third-Sector and policy workers.

Level of expertise:

All Levels – this webinar can be viewed throughout anyone's professional career regardless of experience

Learning outcomes:

• The prevalence of FGM and Forced Marriage in the UK;
• What third-sector resources exist in the community;
• The framework on protective orders and the procedure on how they are obtained.