Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Mandatory reporting duty
Abridged version of guidance from gov.uk FGM: mandatory reporting in healthcare
Mandatory reporting duty applies:
The girl/young person has told you she had FGM.
Health professional has observed a physical sign appearing to show girl/young person has had FGM
Action
Health Professional who initially identified the FGM calls 101 (police) to make a report.
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