Strengthening protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): consultation
We are seeking views on plans to strengthen the existing legislative framework for the protection of women and girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a form of gender based violence.
Footnotes
1. http://www.unicef.org/media/files/FGMC_2016_brochure_final_UNICEF_SPREAD.pdf
2. The legal ability of a government to exercise authority beyond its normal boundaries.
3. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/9/notes/contents
4. http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/fgm/en/
6. http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/assets/0000/9061/FGM_Report_FINAL_A4portrait.pdf
7. https://www.gov.scot/Publications/2018/04/5766
8. https://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/11/5647
9. http://www.un.org/documents/ga/res/48/a48r104.htm
10. https://www.gov.scot/Resource/0049/00493752.pdf
11. https://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/10/8829
12. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/9/contents/enacted
13. https://www.gov.scot/Resource/0045/00450733.pdf
14. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/1/contents
15. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/part/XII/crossheading/witness-anonymity-orders
16. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/47
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