Circumcision has been listed as a possible form of child abuse in draft guidance prepared for prosecutors in England and Wales.
Circumcision has been listed as a possible form of child abuse in draft guidance prepared for prosecutors in England and Wales, sparking concern among religious groups and renewed debate over regulation and child safety.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) draft (via The Guardian) places male circumcision alongside other „harmful practices“ such as virginity testing and forced marriage-related abuse, stating that while it is not illegal in itself, it may constitute a criminal offence if carried out in harmful or inappropriate circumstances.
