Murder of Victoria Climbié

It makes it a serious criminal offense for UK nationals or permanent residents to take a girl abroad or help take a girl abroad to carry out FGM, even if they are traveling to a country where the practice is completely legal.

Finally, the Children Act 2004, which was a direct, sweeping response to the tragic Victoria Columbia inquiry, where a young girl was tortured and murdered by her guardians despite numerous contacts with social services and hospitals.

A completely heartbreaking case.

The act forces police, health services, and local authorities to cooperate in safeguarding.