Journal of Medical Ethics article defends female genital mutilation - The Telegraph
Google News • 12/14/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
An article in the Journal of Medical Ethics argues that laws banning female genital mutilation (FGM) are harmful and "stigmatising," according to claims made by the academics involved. This perspective has been met with significant criticism, with opponents labeling FGM as abuse and arguing that such defenses are regressive.
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