Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage

DC Jane Klemperer Metropolitan Police

Heshu Yones – stabbed to death at 16 by father 2002 (judge reduced tariff for 'cultural reasons') Shafilea Iftikhar Ahmed Killed in 2003 at 17 by Parents for Refusing Forced Marriage, convicted 2012

Honour Violence Victims

Alisha Begum – 6 Killed in 2006 fire started by brother of girl dating Alisha's older brother Banaz Mahmod – raped & garrotted at age 19 in 2006 by Uncle + 2 (organised by father)

Key Points

   463 reported incidents to Metropolitan Police last year – 1/3 rd 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

Risk Assessment

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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

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Police protection/witness protection/refuge

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

Investigations

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

Common Themes

      Sick relative or parent She flees, they pretend forgiveness Marry then divorce She's committed a crime Family gathering abroad Missing person

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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

Practical Considerations

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Remove VIW where possible – bail insufficient Always complete 124d Use interpreters/solicitors from far afield

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!

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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)

Contact Details Metropolitan Police

DC Jane Klemperer [email protected]

+44 (0) 207 161 4409