Fgm - Uk's First Conviction Today

[bednobs]

i am so pleased to see this https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47094707
how could the police do more to get convictions?

[Rosetta]

About time they cracked down on this. I hope she gets jail time as it will be a stronger deterent to others contemplating this dreadful practice.

[Mamyalynne]

Good news, hoping it sends out a clear message - a start at least.

Poor children.

[spathiphyllum]

Very good. And i'm not sure to the latter

I know it's quite different.. But in america male genital mutilation happens daily and is in fact a norm. More % of men in the USA have their genitalia mutilated than not.

[hc4361]

I hope this does deter FMG and not just deter those responsible from seeking medical attention if FGM goes wrong, which is how this case was reported.

[ludwig]

Good

[youngmafbog]

Up to 14 months in Jail.

Well we will see wont we. It's a pity we cannot name and shame too.

I see they are Ghanaian according to the BBC. Should be deported too.

[Old_Geezer]

Way past high time. Let's hope it's the start of a turnaround.

[hc4361]

young, naming the parents would identify the child. That would be very wrong.

Maximum sentence is 14 years and the mother has been remanded in custody until sentencing.

[youngmafbog]

I know that, that is why I said it's a pity.

I am wondering how close to max we will see. I'm doubting 14 months

[hc4361]

The courts will want to set an example now they've finally been able to convict. I'm estimating 10 years.

[retrocop]

YMF
Ugandan Witches should be imprisoned,sterilised and thenndeported. What chance does a young child have living in a civilised country being bought up in a ignorant barbaric stone age culture?

[hc4361]

At least all the other witches now know that their spells and curses don't work against UK officialdom

[youngmafbog]

Poor child doesnt Retro.

Deport the mother and let the child stay.

[bednobs]

they said up to 14 years o the news, not 14 months

[woofgang]

spath you are right....it seems to be a much more accepted thing for boys.

[hc4361]

FGM can't be compared to circumcision. My sex life was even better after I had it done - my wife has no complaints either.

[naomi24]

It shouldn’t happen to a boy unless it’s for medical reasons – but circumcision doesn’t compare to FGM.

[fender62]

should be deported, that would send a clear message..ie no more living on benefits free accommodation etc, back to your @!ihole

[woofgang]

if a bloke chooses to have it done thats fine but I think that circumcising babies and children without a good medical reason is unnacceptable.....same as piercing babies' ears

[tiggerblue10]

About time. Vile and inhumane practice.

Why the hell would anyone want to do that to their child!