CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Halting the horrible

Female genital mutilation is an appalling abuse. Cllr David Simmonds outlines the LGA’s plans to ensure services are in place to keep girls and women safe

article-author
By Cllr David Simmonds | 05 May 2015

Female genital mutilation is an appalling abuse. Cllr David Simmonds outlines the LGA's plans to ensure services are in place to keep girls and women safe

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an abhorrent form of abuse and councils see first-hand the devastating impact it has on its victims' mental and physical health.

Cllr David Simmonds

Popular articles by Cllr David Simmonds

  1. The time for local voices to be heard
  2. Time to get tough on CSE grooming
  3. It's time to regulate the regulator
  4. We need a joined-up approach to CSE

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Cllr David Simmonds

Popular articles by Cllr David Simmonds

  1. The time for local voices to be heard
  2. Time to get tough on CSE grooming
  3. It's time to regulate the regulator
  4. We need a joined-up approach to CSE
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408