The FGM Detectives
The horrific crime of female genital mutilation is banned in the UK but it is estimated that nearly 20,000 young women a year are still at risk of the procedure. And despite being banned more than 30 years ago, there have been no successful convictions. This harrowing documentary, from reporter Cathy Newman, follows the work of DCI Leanne Pook and her team, who are tackling the crime in Bristol.
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The FGM Detectives
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 27, 2018
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, Crime
User Score
66%
Original Title
The FGM Detectives
Director
Joanna Potts
Description
The horrific crime of female genital mutilation is banned in the UK but it is estimated that nearly 20,000 young women a year are still at risk of the procedure. And despite being banned more than 30 years ago, there have been no successful convictions. This harrowing documentary, from reporter Cathy Newman, follows the work of DCI Leanne Pook and her team, who are tackling the crime in Bristol.