Birgitta Essen
Birgitta Essen is a Swedish expert in female genital mutilation (FGM) who gained recognition for her work in the field of medical examination and research regarding the effects and identification of FGM. In a recent case in Ireland, her expert testimony played a pivotal role in exonerating a couple wrongfully convicted of performing FGM on their daughter, as her examination concluded that the child had never undergone the procedure. Essen's findings were instrumental in demonstrating the innocence of the parents after they had spent two years in prison, highlighting her significant contributions to the understanding and legal interpretation of FGM.
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Prof Birgitta Essen concluded that the child had not undergone any form of genital mutilation.
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