The first ever FGM figures show nearly 6,000 new cases in England The first ever recorded figures for female genital mutilation (FGM) show that between April 2015 and March 2016 there were 5,702 new cases in England.
The data was recorded by doctors and nurses who have been obliged to do so since July 2015.
Most of the women and girls were born in Africa and underwent the procedure there. But 43 girls were born in the UK and 18 of those had it done here. BBC News
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The data was recorded by doctors and nurses who have been obliged to do so since July 2015.
Most of the women and girls were born in Africa and underwent the procedure there. But 43 girls were born in the UK and 18 of those had it done here. BBC News
See also:
- First ever annual statistical publication for FGM shows 5,700 newly recorded cases during 2015-16 Health and Social Care Information Centre
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - April 2015 to March 2016, Experimental Statistics Health and Social Care Information Centre
- HSCIC study shows 16 new cases of FGM are reported in Britain every day The Daily Mail
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