10-01-2026 11:54 via theguardian.com

Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document

Exclusive: Possible revision of guidance for prosecutors in England and Wales comes amid safety concerns from courtsCircumcision is to be classed as a potential form of child abuse under new guidance for prosecutors, amid concerns from judges and coroners about deaths and serious harms caused by the procedure.A draft document by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on “honour-based abuse, forced marriages, and harmful practices”, classes circumcision as a potential crime alongside bre
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