Female Genital Mutilation is any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It's illegal in the UK.

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Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders

The order protects females against Female Genital Mutilation. It's a document issued by the courts to stop perpetrators.

Examples of the types of orders the court might make are:

  • to protect a victim from Female Genital Mutilation by being taken abroad
  • to order the surrender of passports or any other travel documents
  • to stop specific people from entering into any arrangements in the UK or abroad for Female Genital Mutilation to be performed

Breach of an order is a criminal offence and could lead to up to 5 years in prison.

Any person found guilty of an offence under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 will be liable to a maximum penalty of a fine or imprisonment of up to 14 years.