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Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2019
Summary
This Act strengthens child protection laws by giving courts the power to protect children at risk of FGM. It allows social services to take action to prevent the practice before it happens, making FGM a specific concern that can trigger protective measures under child protection law.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger legal protections for children against female genital mutilation (FGM), which is a harmful practice. It gives courts and social services clearer powers to protect at-risk children and makes it easier to intervene before harm occurs.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people might worry about how the law is enforced in communities where this practice exists, or question whether it could lead to unnecessary intervention in family matters. Others might argue resources should focus on education and support rather than legal powers alone.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Nov 2018
- 2nd reading26 Feb 2019
- Committee stage5 Mar 2019
- Report stage11 Mar 2019
- 3rd reading11 Mar 2019
Lords
- 1st reading3 Jul 2017
- 2nd reading20 Jul 2018
- Committee stage26 Oct 2018
- Report stage12 Nov 2018
- 3rd reading19 Nov 2018
Royal Assent15 Mar 2019
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