Legal & Reporting Requirements
Serious Crime Act (2015)
This document details the provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015 related to FGM, including legal responsibilities for reporting and measures to prevent FGM.
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FGM (Protection & Guidance) (Scotland)
Act 2020
​This act provides a comprehensive legal framework for protecting individuals from FGM in Scotland, including guidelines for law enforcement and healthcare professionals.
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Cultural Contexts
This document outlines Scotland's strategic approach to eradicating FGM, detailing the actions and measures being implemented to prevent the practice.
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Mandatory Reporting Duty: What You Need to Do
This poster provides a clear overview of the mandatory reporting duties for professionals under the Serious Crime Act 2015, highlighting the steps that must be taken when FGM is identified or suspected.​
FGM Sentencing Remarks: March 8, 2019
These remarks from a landmark FGM case offer insights into the legal reasoning and implications of sentencing for FGM offenses in the UK.
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