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
Alisha Begum – 6
Killed in 2006 fire
started by brother of
girl dating Alisha's older
brother
Honour
Violence
Victims
Banaz Mahmod – raped &
garrotted at age 19
in 2006 by Uncle + 2
(organised by father)
Key Points
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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
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Risk Assessment
• DASH -> MASH
• Who is the head of your household?
• What is shameful behaviour to your
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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
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Safeguarding Lead
– Following up cases
Anonymously to police
 Directly to police
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– Consent
– Confidentiality
– Restrictions
Third Party
 Crime/risk/risk of crime
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Investigations
Toolkit
 Specialist staff
 Specialist courts
 Legal Services on hand
 Joint CPS/Police Training
 Schools officers
 Training updated re. law
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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
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Practical Considerations
Remove VIW where possible – bail
insufficient
 Always complete 124d
 Use interpreters/solicitors from far
afield
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Staying Safe
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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!
Referrals
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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
Jane.Klemperer@met.police.uk
+44 (0) 207 161 4409