Thread: 15 new cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) were recorded in my neighbourhood over the last year. http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/new-cases-of-female-genital-mutilation-recorded-in-luton/story-30422731-detail/story.html#6D1h5Bpeeiphru9x.99 …
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'The average age of attendance was 31' Adults seeking obstetric care, after FGM in home country as a child. No one in the UK to prosecute.
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As I understand it the problem has been getting a case to prosecute in UK as done abroad. These are cases done long ago, now being recorded
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Generally. But it appears the practice is ongoing. I've *heard* of Muslim doctors carrying out operations in bedrooms, but need more info
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2/2 organisations like
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As far as I know, HR orgs are doing the heavy-lifting. Police have prog called Faith Watch which was created cuz cops didn't want to be 1/2
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal @thesailorsgirl and
Gather home office FGM unit wants v much to get a conviction. You saw this? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/met-police-fgm-32-years-no-conviction-where-happen-female-genital-mutilation-a7616536.html …
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I haven't. But it chimes with what I heard about "bedroom surgery".
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I have suspicions that a nearby religious circumcision centre, the Thornhill Clinic, might be secretly playing a part. It's due for a look.
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