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flag A Dublin couple appeal their FGM conviction, citing new medical evidence, as the Court of Appeal decides whether to overturn the verdict.

flag A Dublin couple, convicted in 2019 of FGM on their daughter, are appealing for a miscarriage of justice ruling, citing new medical evidence including a 2023 expert review and a 2019 colposcopy video showing no signs of FGM. flag Their initial conviction was overturned in 2021 due to translation issues, and a 2023 retrial ended in a hung jury. flag The prosecution opposes the appeal, stating the original case rested on credible medical testimony and that the parents did not seek independent evaluations during the two-year gap. flag While no further charges will be pursued, the Director of Public Prosecutions stressed the need to protect children from FGM and cautioned against undermining child protection efforts. flag The Court of Appeal will decide if the new evidence warrants overturning the conviction.

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