Sarah Sharif’s killer wants a trial with a jury in Surrey

The woman who killed her stepson, Sarah Sharif, has demanded an inquest into her death.

Beinash Battol and Sarah’s father Urfan Sharif were jailed for life in 2024 after the 10-year-old was found dead at the family home in Woking.

She was violently abused during a two-year “campaign of torture.”

A post-mortem examination found dozens of injuries on her body, including bite marks, metal burns and hot water burns.

On Monday, Batall’s lawyer, Dr. Anton Van Deulen, said the jury would help determine whether Sarah had been failed by people who feared she would be accused of racism.

“This is a type of judgment where different local judges can provide a helpful perspective,” he added.

A review into the 10-year-old’s death found that services in Surrey “failed to properly diagnose” why Sarah had to wear a hijab – which covered her wounds.Fear of causing harm“.

Neighbors also said they feared being “labeled racist” if they voiced their concerns.