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Samuel, Zimran,

Female genital mutilation: law and practice / Zimran Samuel. - Bristol : Family Law, LexisNexis, [2017] - xxxviii ; 250 p. 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introductioon -- Statistical overview -- International legal framework -- Criminal offences and guidance for police authorities -- Medicalisation of FGM -- Female genital mutilation protection order -- Mandatory reporting -- Public law intervention and safeguarding responsibilities -- Medical examinations and specialist services -- Immigration and asylum issues -- Resources and useful contacts -- Appendix 1: Application for a female genital mutilation protection order -- Appendix 2: National FGM Centre : assessment of a case -- Appendix 3: Female genital mutilation and its management -- Appendix 4: FGM safeguarding pathway -- Appendix 5: Summary of the OHCHR Report on human rights and the practice of female genital mutilation and excision in Guinea.

This specialist title provides a comprehensive and readily accessible guide to all FGM matters. Set within a human rights framework, this book summarises the key legal developments and debates across international law, family law, immigration and the criminal law.

ISBN: 9781784733339 1784733334

LCCN: 2017298073

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB762225 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 018287570 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Female circumcision--Law and legislation.
Child abuse--Law and legislation.
Girls--Crimes against.
Filles--Crimes contre.
Law.
Child abuse--Law and legislation.
Female circumcision--Law and legislation.
Girls--Crimes against.
Law.
FGM

LC Class. No.: KD3410 / .S26 2017