FGM

Question 1

What is the definition of FGM?

Answer 1

• cutting or
• partial/ total removal of
• external female genitalia
• for cultural/ religious/ non-medical reasons

Question 2

What are the 3 main offences under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003?

Answer 2

1) Illegal to practice FGM in Uk
2) Illegal to take British National/ Permanent Resident abroad for FGM
3) Aid/ Abet/ Counsel/ Procure FGM

Question 3

What Offence is S3A Serious Crime Act 2015?

Answer 3

Failing to Protect a girl at risk from FGM

Question 4

What does S4A Serious Crime Act 2015 provide to victims?

Answer 4

Lifelong anonymity

Question 5

What is S5A Serious Crime Act 2015

Answer 5

FGMPO:

Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order

Question 6

What is S5B Serious Crime Act 2015?

Answer 6

healthcare worker/ teacher/ social worker in Wales

must notify police of FGM discover in the execution of their duty

Question 7

What are the 4 types of FGM?

Answer 7

1) partial/ total removal of clitoris
2) partial/ total removal of clitoris and labia
3) narrowing of vaginal opening by creating covering seal, or cutting/ repositioning labia
4) all other non-medical procedures