Friday, 27 November 2020

Concern as FGM reports fall during pandemic

Concern as FGM reports fall during pandemic It is feared victims of female genital mutilation in England are not reporting cases because of delays and lockdown closures, charities have told the BBC.

It comes as new figures revealed 635 new cases were recorded from July-September - a fall of more than a third compared with the same period in 2019.

The Home Office and NHS England said clinics remained open - but victims have reported treatment delays. BBC News

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