How do women who are at risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) experience the Asylum process in the United Kingdom (UK)? – A study from the perspective of legal representatives (2013)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sarah Bidgoli
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore how women experience the asylum process in the UK as potential victims of FGM
Study Population: Women
Findings: The findings of this research represented that Article 3 of European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR),which states “No-one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”1 does not protect these women who fear persecution in their country of origin. This human right is arguably breached when a female is at risk of FGM against her will. The ECHR is an international treaty,which protects human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. Moreover,only a limited number of women who are at risk of FGM have been granted refugee status. The findings of this research signify that this is due to the fact that these women face difficulties in proving the genuine nature of their claim as well as providing sufficient evidence.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom