Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Make Male Genital Mutilation (Circumcision) an offence unless medically required
Closed
76 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.
We believe that the fact that FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) is criminalised but MGM isn’t is extremely sexist and wrong.
MGM can have a profound effect on children’s mental health, and it is often done without the child’s consent. It can also significantly impact adult's sex lives.
I am asking that performing or allowing MGM to be performed be made a specific criminal offence. Where a parent is involved, we want the penalties to 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. It can also significantly impact adult's sex lives.
I am asking that performing or allowing MGM to be performed be made a specific criminal offence. Where a parent is involved, we want the penalties to include losing their child.
Timeline
| 22 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
22 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.