Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Make Male Genital Mutilation (Circumcision) an offence unless medically required
Closed
2,592 signatures
What the petition asks
I’m asking the UK Government to criminalise circumcision, no exceptions for Religious circumstances, unless it has to be done for medical reasons, such as an infection. Parents or medical professionals found Circumcising children otherwise should be prosecuted accordingly.
The fact that FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) is criminalised but MGM isn’t is extremely sexist & wrong.
MGM can have a profound effect on children’s mental health and it is often done without the child’s consent.
I am asking that performing or allowing MGM to be performed be made a specific criminal offence. Where a parent is involved the penalties should include losing their child.
MGM can have a profound effect on children’s mental health and it is often done without the child’s consent.
I am asking that performing or allowing MGM to be performed be made a specific criminal offence. Where a parent is involved the penalties should include losing their child.
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,592
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
18 Oct 2021
Closed
18 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.