The Irish government has proposed a law designed to prevent female genital mutilation. Introducing the Bill, Health Minister Dr. James Reilly described the practice of the partial or total removal of external female genitalia as a “gross violation of women’s human rights”.
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense