W v BBW (Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order)

W v BBW (Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order)

The court lacks jurisdiction to extend a lapsed FGM Protection Order but has power to grant a further order; given the unchanged risk factors and GW's vulnerability, a further order is necessary and proportionate for her protection.

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Parties
Applicant: GW; Respondent: BBW
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Application for Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order / Ruling on Application for Further FGM Protection Order
Outcome
Application for further Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order granted.
Legal Topics
Female Genital Mutilation, Protection Orders, Jurisdiction, Without Notice Orders
Family Law Human Rights Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders Jurisdiction Without Notice Orders

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Parties

GW

Applicant

BBW

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order / Ruling on Application for Further FGM Protection Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court has jurisdiction to extend a lapsed FGM Protection Order
  2. 2 Whether a further FGM Protection Order should be granted to protect GW
  3. 3 Whether the order should be made without notice to the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The court lacks jurisdiction to extend a lapsed FGM Protection Order but has power to grant a further order; given the unchanged risk factors and GW's vulnerability, a further order is necessary and proportionate for her protection.

Court Disposition

Application for further Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order granted.

Orders

  • A Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order is made to protect GW for a further period of two years.
  • Order to be served on BBW via Facebook or WhatsApp messaging.