New action on female genital mutilation
A panel of experts have come together at the Home Office to discuss ways to tackle female genital mutilation.
Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne outlined government action against the 鈥榟orrific practice鈥� at a meeting held jointly with the NSPCC.
皇冠体育appy were joined by other ministers and frontline professionals to examine the issues involved and action needed.
Abhorrent crime
Jeremy Browne said: 鈥� is an abhorrent crime and we are very clear that those found to practice it should feel the full force of the law.
鈥樆使谔逵齛pp government is working with UK and international agencies and taking action to help prevent women and girls becoming victims. This meeting was a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges of working with communities affected by female genital mutilation and identify what more we can do to tackle this horrific practice.鈥�
皇冠体育app roundtable event comes after the Home Office announced a new 拢50,000 fund to support frontline agencies tackling female genital mutilation.
Jeremy Browne is also among ministers who have signed a pocket-sized statement against FGM to set out the law, support families and protect those most at risk.