A Muslim woman accused of stabbing a Labour Member of Parliament in UK during a town hall meeting at a public library in Beckton (London) has refused to recognise a court or enter a plea: in response, Judge Moss said: “As far as I am concerned there is no doubt as to the jurisdiction of the court to try this matter, no argument having been advanced on her behalf as to why it shouldn’t.”
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense