In this episode Hatti Suvari and Barrister Charlotte Proudman discuss this serious and underreported area of law on female genital mutilation, which effects thousands of young girls and women in the UK. Hatti and Charlotte explain what female genital mutilation is, the fact that it is a criminal offence in the UK, how our laws can prevent and protect young girls and women from female genital mutilation, and where help is available if you are concerned about this act being conducted on you, or on a family member or a friend or a loved one. This is a great insight in to this important area of law.#femalegenitalmutilation #fgmact2003 #protectingchildren #protectingwomen #seriouscrimeact2015 #nspcc #policehelp #nationalfgmcentre #fgmunit #projectazure #womenkind #rightsofgirls #amneestyinternational #nspcc #childprotection #safeguaringwomen #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices