An analysis of the implementation of laws with regard to female genital mutilation in Europe (2007)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Leye Els,Jessika Deblonde,José García-Añón,Sara Johnsdotter,Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse,Linda Weil-Curiel,Marleen Temmerman
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To answer the questions: Is legislation applicable to FGM being implemented in Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden and the UK? 2. What are the inhibiting factors concerning implementation of legislation applicable to FGM in Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden and the UK?
Study Population: Relied on legislation articles
Findings: Specific criminal laws were developed did not result in more prosecutions than general criminal laws. On the contrary,specific criminal laws proved to be incomplete to cover emerging issues such as piercing or cosmetic vaginal surgeries,and to deal with the issue of re-infibulation,leaving those professionals who perform these actions,with a lack of clarity about how to proceed
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe,Southern Europe,Northern Europe
Country(ies):Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom