Tag Archives: Legislation as Topic

‘Female genital mutilation’ in Europe: Public discourse versus empirical evidence

International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, Available online 2 May 2017. ‘Female genital mutilation’ in Europe: Public discourse versus empirical evidence Johnsdotter S, Mestre i Mestre RM  HIGHLIGHTS • There is a discrepancy between public discourse and empirical evidence regarding ‘female genital mutilation’ in Europe. • Framing FGM as a widespread social problem in Europe creates myths aboutContinue reading “‘Female genital mutilation’ in Europe: Public discourse versus empirical evidence”

Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005

The Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 8) was passed by the Parliament on 26th May 2005 and received Royal Assent on 1st July 2005. This Act is applied in Scotland. In Wales, North Ireland and England the UK 2003 Female Genital Mutilation Act applies. The text of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland)Continue reading “Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005”

Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985

The Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that made female genital mutilation a crime in the United Kingdom. This Act has been replaced by the UK Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. The text of the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 can be accessed in thisContinue reading “Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985”

Surgeon acquitted of carrying out female genital mutilation in a prosecution criticised by obstetricians

BMJ. 2015, 350, h703 Surgeon acquitted of carrying out female genital mutilation in a prosecution criticised by obstetricians Dyer C EXTRACT An NHS trainee obstetrician who faced the first prosecution in the United Kingdom for female genital mutilation has been acquitted after the jury deliberated for less than half an hour. Dhanuson Dharmasena, then aContinue reading “Surgeon acquitted of carrying out female genital mutilation in a prosecution criticised by obstetricians”

Female genital cutting

J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2014 Aug;36(8):671-2. Female genital cutting Kotaska A, Avery L Comment in J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2014 Aug;36(8):672. EXTRACT Female genital cutting (FGC) is unethical. It causes physical, psychological, and emotional harm, and is rarely performed with consent. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline no. 299 on FGC outlines this argument well.1 However, re-infibulationContinue reading “Female genital cutting”

The NHS displays absurd double standards on circumcision.

Nurs Stand. 2014 Jun 4;28(40):35. doi: 10.7748/ns.28.40.35.s46. The NHS displays absurd double standards on circumcision. Clark C. I support the law in the UK against female genital mutilation (FGM) and the fact that staff in acute hospitals are now mandated to record information on a national database about women and children who have undergone FGMContinue reading “The NHS displays absurd double standards on circumcision.”

Doctor one of two people to face first UK prosecutions for female genital mutilation.

BMJ. 2014 Mar 23;348:g2313. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g2313. Doctor one of two people to face first UK prosecutions for female genital mutilation. Kmietowicz Z. EXTRACT A doctor from the Whittington Hospital in north London and another man will be the first people to face charges of female genital mutilation in the United Kingdom when they appear inContinue reading “Doctor one of two people to face first UK prosecutions for female genital mutilation.”

First UK prosecution for female genital mutilation raises concerns among doctors.

BMJ. 2014 Mar 27;348:g2424. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g2424. First UK prosecution for female genital mutilation raises concerns among doctors. Dyer C. EXTRACT Obstetricians have said that the first prosecution for female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom could lead doctors to fear criminal charges if they carry out repairs to stop post-birth bleeding in women whoContinue reading “First UK prosecution for female genital mutilation raises concerns among doctors.”

Doctors are key to securing the UK’s first conviction for female genital mutilation, say campaigners.

BMJ. 2013 Nov 5;347:f6672. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f6672. Doctors are key to securing the UK’s first conviction for female genital mutilation, say campaigners. Hives-Wood S. EXTRACT Doctors who find evidence of female genital mutilation (FGM) should treat it as a crime and report it to police, a coalition of health organisations has recommended. The coalition said thatContinue reading “Doctors are key to securing the UK’s first conviction for female genital mutilation, say campaigners.”