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Syrian doctor, Donna Hay, Muslim fashion, Declining tests for inherited diseases

Jenni Murray presents topics including the Syrian doctor separated from her baby girl, chef Donna Hay, declining gene tests for inherited diseases and fashion for Muslim women.

Rape statistics - The latest figures show that one in four rape cases involving a child led to a charge and only one in eight involving an adult victim - and there is a huge variation across the country. So what's going on? Martin Hewitt, Vice Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council talks to Jenni.

Mother and baby separated - Syrian doctor Zizit Abdel Algabbar fled her home country for Europe with her 16-month old, daughter, Maya. They became separated during the journey, and it wasn't clear how Zizit - with no papers or money left - was going to be able to join up with her baby again.

Gene testing - If you have a family history of diseases such as breast cancer, Huntingdon's disease, Motor neuron disease and Alzheimer's disease, you might be offered a test to see if you carry the gene. But would you want to take it? Two women, Emma East and Renee Maguire, tell Jenni why they decided not to get tested.

Donna Hay, Australian food stylist, author, and magazine editor tooks to Jenni about why she is a cook and a baker, but not a chef.

Muslim fashion - Brands Uniqlo and DKNY have launched collections catering specifically for Muslim customers. Salon owner and hijabi model, Mariah Idrissi, and Professor Reina Lewis from the London College of Fashion discuss why.

Presenter: Jenni Murray.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Rape statistics

    Martin Hewitt talks about the latest rape figures and conviction rates

    Duration: 06:43

  • Syrian mother and baby separated

    Dr Zizit Abdel Algabbar was separated from her daughter Maya when they fled to Europe

    Duration: 12:34

  • Genetic testing - choosing not to know

    Emma East and Renee Maguire talk about why they decided not to get tested

    Duration: 08:59

  • Muslim high-street fashion

    Mariah Idrissi and Professor Reina Lewis talk about Uniqlo and DKNY's range for Muslims

    Duration: 07:53

  • Australian cook Donna Hay

    How to keep it simple in the kitchen, Aussie style.

    Duration: 05:27

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Zizit Abdel Algabbar
Interviewed Guest Jo Fidgen
Interviewed Guest Emma East
Interviewed Guest Renee Maguire
Interviewed Guest Mariah Idrissi
Interviewed Guest Reina Lewis
Interviewed Guest Donna Hay
Interviewed Guest Martin Hewitt

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  • Fri 6 Nov 2015 10:00

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