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Latest changes – female genital mutilation

Date Category Guidance Changes
Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

This APP has been reviewed to ensure it is accurate and up to date. The main changes include: 

  • updates to the language used around FGM 
  • aligning terminology with statutory guidance
  • re-worked introduction to FGM
  • updated section on the practice of FGM and links including the NHS FGM enhanced dataset
  • removal of case study examples
  • updated links and supporting documents
Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Practitioner resources added.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Broken link for minimum reporting details amended.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Changes to the introduction to address issues relating to genital cosmetic surgery.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Changes to reflect the coming into force of two new provisions brought in by the Serious Crime Act 2015.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Updates in respect of the provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015, and update to section on cosmetic surgery in the introduction as it was felt to be insufficient and potentially misleading.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Minor content changes.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Addition of new content on FGM incorporating feedback from consultation.

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