2. Female
Genital Mutilation

3. Female Genital Mutilation
Cultural not religious
Mainly north Africa
Criminal offence in UK since 1985
Since 2003 illegal to take abroad
Birth to 15 years old; most 5 - 8yrs
In UK: 23,000 girls at risk of FGM
Increased medicalisation

4. Serious Crime Act 2015 Remand into custody Mandatory medical checks
Instruct girls to live at a specific address
Victims have lifelong anonymity
Offence of failing to protect a girl
FGM Protection Orders
Duty on professionals to notify police

5. No Medical Benefits Associated Beliefs Cultural identity
Gender identity
Sexual control
Hygiene/Cleanliness
No Medical Benefits

6. High Risk FGM Countries
Egypt
Mali
Sudan
Gambia
Somalia
Guinea
Ethiopia
Sierra
Leone
Nigeria
Countries where FGM is illegal
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7. The following slide shows illustrations of the types of FGM
Warning
The following slide shows illustrations of the types of FGM

8. Types of FGM
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
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10. It's free, anonymous and 24 hours. or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
Worried about FGM?
Call the NSPCC Helpline, if you are worried a young person is at risk of, or has had, FGM.
It's free, anonymous and 24 hours. or