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UK Honour Killings
'Honour
Killings' in the UK
Honour
Killings Video Link Part I:
Honour
Killings Video Link Part II:
In the first of our series of programmes
from London, Everywoman looks at the growing number of women being
murdered in so-called 'honour killings'. According to official figures it is on the
rise throughout Europe. In the UK alone 12 women are killed every year by
members of their own families in so-called 'honour crimes'. Experts say the real figure could be far
higher and the numbers are rising. This year British police announced that
they are re-examining over 2000 murder cases going back over a decade. So far
19 have been found to be honour killings. A further 20 involved some element
of honour-related violence. But while many have welcomed the moves,
critics say the authorities are still too concerned about upsetting cultural
sensitivities, and more needs to be done to help potential victims. Jack
and Zena's story
Jack and Zena Briggs (not their real names)
went on the run 14 years ago after Zena's family vowed to kill them. The
couple from Leeds met at a local park and fell in love. Jack and Zena come on the programme to tell
Everywoman their story, and why they have now chosen to come out of
hiding. Surjit's
story
In the summer of 2007 Surjit Athwal's
husband and 70-year-old mother-in-law were convicted of her murder. Nine years ago, Surjit was lured to India
for a family wedding. She never returned and has not been seen by her family
or friends since. Surjit's crime? Wanting to divorce her husband. Watch
part one of this episode of Everywoman on YouTube This episode of Everywoman aired from Friday December 07, 2007. |
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