Female genital mutilation: How to report cases of FGM

GPs in England and Wales now have a legal duty to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under 18. The MDU's Dr Michael Devlin provides advice on what this involves.

GPs have a legal duty to report cases of FGM in girls under 18 to the police
GPs have a legal duty to report cases of FGM in girls under 18 to the police

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