Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document

Radical_Neutral_76 · 2026-01-13T19:43:15+00:00

Yes, cutting an infant’s penis is child abuse.

Fan_Service_3703 · 2026-01-13T12:38:17+00:00

I despise the current UK government but this is good.

zurgle · 2026-01-13T18:56:28+00:00

"f carried out incorrectly or in inappropriate circumstances" This isn't seeking to ban male genital mutilation, which it should.

I've written to my MP arguing that male genital mutilation should be illegal regardless of the way it's carried out. Naturally, I contrasted the situation to that of female genital mutilation. My MP used to be "Minister for Women and Equalities", so we'll see how far I get...

Those of you who feel strongly about this ought to contact your MP also. It's the only way to enact real change.

dyhall9696 · 2026-01-13T12:49:29+00:00

Maybe this'll set a precedent so the US and everywhere else will follow suit?

NoBlacksmith8137 · 2026-01-13T23:47:07+00:00

It absolutely is. This type of bodily harm to an infant that can’t consent without medical necessity (basically aesthetic surgery) is a form of genital mutilation. In my country it’s illegal to perform on infants under the age of 12 months (unless ofcourse there is a medical necessity such as a urological problem). It’s bizarre it’s common practice in the US. Exposing infants to the risks of surgery (even if minor on a large scale) should be avoided. Removing healthy tissue is bad medicine.

purpleblossom · 2026-01-14T03:07:49+00:00

It's always baffled me how the world over, female genital mutilation has been considered barbaric and abusive while male genital mutilation is so normalized (in the US) that to avoid it in some places from being done as part of the standard after birth procedures, some parents have to threaten to sue. Hopefully Intersex people are next for consideration of having bodily autonomy from birth, if they aren't included already, although I don't know what the statistics are regarding their mutilation compared to the US.

kickyraider · 2026-01-14T00:19:02+00:00

There's no 'possible' about it.

InnerSwineHound · 2026-01-13T18:41:36+00:00

Finally

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Title	Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document
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Date	January 13, 2026 11:14 AM UTC (7 months ago)
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