A 48-year-old man who conspired to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) on a young girl has had his prison sentence increased following a review under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Details of the Crime
The court heard that in June 2019, Emad Kaky arranged for a young girl to travel to Iraq where she was to undergo FGM and be forced into marriage. His plans were discovered by a witness, who helped the victim return to the UK and alerted police.
Kaky was convicted of conspiracy to commit FGM and forced marriage at Nottingham Crown Court.
Sentence Increased to Seven Years
Initially, Kaky was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on 3 October 2024. However, after being referred to the Court of Appeal for being unduly lenient, his sentence was increased to seven years on 24 January 2025.
Government Response
The Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP, praised the sentence increase, stating:
“FGM is a sickening crime, and this government is determined to stamp out the practice as part of our mission to halve violence against women and girls.
This offender intended to inflict grotesque physical and mental suffering upon a child. The court has rightly decided to increase his sentence to reflect the severity of his crime.”
Landmark Case in FGM Prosecution
This case marks a significant milestone in UK law enforcement, as it is the first successful prosecution for conspiracy to commit FGM.
Janine McKinney, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS East Midlands, said:
“This landmark case sends a strong message to perpetrators – just because an offence has been committed somewhere else in the world does not stop you facing prosecution.”
She added that law enforcement agencies will continue working together to ensure FGM perpetrators are brought to justice.
Zero Tolerance for FGM
The UK government has vowed to crack down on FGM and forced marriage, reinforcing that such practices have no place in society.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about FGM or related crimes to report them to the police immediately.
