Sara Sharif killer wants inquest with jury
Summary
The woman who killed her stepdaughter, Sara Sharif, has requested that the inquest into Sara’s death be held with a jury present. Sara, aged 10, died after suffering years of severe abuse and injuries, and the inquest will also review whether authorities properly protected her.Key Facts
- Sara Sharif died at age 10 after two years of severe abuse by her stepmother, Beinash Batool, and neglect by her father, Urfan Sharif.
- Both Beinish Batool and Urfan Sharif were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for Sara’s death.
- Sara’s body showed many injuries, including bite marks, burns from an iron, and scalding from hot water.
- Batool’s lawyer requested a jury at the inquest to provide a wider view, especially about whether people were afraid to report abuse due to concerns about racism.
- A review found that agencies in Surrey did not properly investigate Sara’s changing behavior, such as her wearing a hijab to cover bruises, partly due to fear of offending anyone.
- The eight-week inquest, set for April 2027, will look at what authorities knew and whether they failed to protect Sara.
- Sara’s father and stepmother are attending the hearing via video from prison, but Sara’s father is not legally represented and has challenged parts of the evidence.
- Sara’s uncle was also jailed for 16 years for causing or allowing her death.
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