Female genital mutilation: a different kind of terrorism (thesis) /

Krebs, Kristie L.

Female genital mutilation: a different kind of terrorism (thesis) / Kristie L. Krebs - Monterrey (California, USA) : Family Law, LexisNexis, 2019. - xvii ; 51 p. 28 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.

9781688146921


Female circumcision--effects.
Female circumcision--terrorism
Girls--Crimes against.
Filles--Crimes contre.
Female circumcision--Law and legislation.
Girls--Crimes against.
FGM

KD3410 / .K43 2019

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