WebThe Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 strengthened existing law to make it an offence to arrange for a child to be taken abroad for FGM, and for UK nationals or permanent UK … Web2 days ago · Background: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) remains a form of violence against women despite efforts aimed at its eradication. Objectives: To explore the practice and attitude of ...
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Webthe Serious Crime Act 2015. The Act has not, however, previously contained any specific civil remedy that would assist in protecting potential or actual victims of FGM. Section 73 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 commenced on 17 July 2015. This amended the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 by inserting section 5A and WebFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a criminal offence. It is a form of violence against women and girls, and in the latter case it is child abuse. ... FGM offences are set out in … t320 timer in lte
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WebMar 14, 2015 · Female genital cosmetic surgery. We recommend that the Government amend the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 in order to make it very clear that female genital cosmetic surgery would be a criminal offence. Safeguarding at-risk girls. Not enough is being done by the Royal Colleges to encourage their members to report cases of FGM. WebFemale genital mutilation 70 Offence of female genital mutilation: extra-territorial acts (1) The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 is amended as follows— (a) in section 3 … Web2 The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 was amended by sections 70-75, Serious Crime Act 2015. If FGM is committed against a girl under the age ... into force on 31 October … t328w