ITV Granada Reports: Femicide Information

Summary

ITV Granada requested statistics on femicide in the Isle of Man between August 2019 and October 2024, and the Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that there were two such cases where the victims were female.

Key Facts

• There were 2 investigations of Manslaughter and Murder with female victims between 31 August 2019 and 24 October 2024.
• In both instances, the convicted persons were known to their victims.
• One of the two convicted killers had previous convictions.
• The request was received on 7 November 2024 and the response was issued on 2 December 2024.
• All requested information was released without redaction.

Data Disclosed

• 2 investigations
• 31 August 2019
• 24 October 2024
• 2 convicted persons
• 1 person with previous convictions
• 7 November 2024
• 2 December 2024
• 4243185

Original Request

Hi there, We're working on a report looking at femicide across the North West, including the Isle of Man. If you're able to supply the answers to the questions below, it would be most appreciated. 1. How many women were murdered, or a victim of manslaughter, in the Isle of Man between 31 August 2019 - 24 October 2024? 2. How many of those convicted of killing women were known to their victims? 3. How many of those convicted killers had previous convictions? Thanks.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Police Headquarters Dukes Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4RG

Our ref: 4243185 2 December 2024

Dear

We write further to your request, received 7 November 2024, which states:

"Hi there,

We're working on a report looking at femicide across the North West, including the Isle of Man.
If you're able to supply the answers to the questions below, it would be most appreciated.

1. How many women were murdered, or a victim of manslaughter, in the Isle of Man between 31 August 2019 - 24 October 2024?
2. How many of those convicted of killing women were known to their victims?
3. How many of those convicted killers had previous convictions?

Thanks."

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. There were 2 investigations of Manslaughter and Murder between 31/08/2019 – 24/10/2024, in which the victim was female.
2. Of those 2 investigations, the persons convicted of murder / manslaughter were known to the victims in both instances.
3. Of those 2 persons convicted of murder / manslaughter, 1 person had previous convictions.

Please quote the reference number 4243185 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely