2022/24916 - Breast Flattening

REQUEST

I am writing to make a request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Could you please supply me with the following information concerning the number of  offences related to breast flattening also known as breast ironing, as outlined below. The practice is classed as Child Cruelty and Assault, with guidance falling under the So-Called Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.

1. How many cases of breast flattening were reported in 2020, 2021 and 2022 ( please indicate the cut off date for 2022 - eg up to and including March 2022)?
2. How many of these cases of breast flattening resulted in court action in 2020, 2021 and 2022 ( please indicate the cut off date for 2022 - eg up to and including March 2022)?
3. How many cases were convicted of child cruelty and assault related to breast flattening in 2020, 2021 and 2022 (please indicate the cut off date for 2022 - eg up to and including March 2022)?
4. How many cases were not convicted of child cruelty and assault related to breast flattening in 2020, 2021 and 2022 ( please indicate the cut off date for 2022 - eg up to and including March 2022)?
5. What geographical locations, including towns and cities, was breast flattening most commonly reported in 2020, 2021 and 2022 ( please indicate the cut off date for 2022 - eg up to and including March 2022)?

RESPONSE