Prohibition of Genital Mutilation (Criminal Offence) Northern Ireland Act 2019

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BILL

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Prohibit all forms of genital mutilation for the purposes of cosmetic purposes on those under the age of 18

Be it enacted by being passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly and assented to by Her Majesty as follows:

Section I. Definitions

For the purposes of this act, “Genital Mutilation” refers to any harm done to the genitals of a man, woman, or non-binary person for the purposes of cosmetic surgery that is not in relation to transitioning gender

Section II. Genital Mutilation Prohibition

Genital Mutilation is prohibited in Northern Ireland for those under 18

Section III. Exemptions to Genital Mutilation Prohibition

Individuals who practice religions which require genital mutilation as part of their religion are exempt from Section II of this Act

If the Department of Health deems the procedure to be too damaging for the individual, the exemption can be revoked and Section II will apply regardless of religion

Section IV. Penalties Associated with Genital Mutilation

Doctors found in breach of Section II are to be;

Fined £5,000;

Sentenced to a maximum of three years in a penal facility;

Have their medical license revoked in Northern Ireland;

Receive a criminal record

Families found in breach of Section II are to be;

Fined £5,000;

Sentenced to a maximum of three years in a penal facility;

Lose custody of their child, who will be placed in government care;

Receive a criminal record

Section V. Enactment, Commencement and Short Title

This bill extends to the entirety of Northern Ireland

This bill shall be titled the “Prohibition of Genital Mutilation (Criminal Offence) Northern Ireland Act 2019”

This bill will come into effect immediately after receiving royal assent

AMENDMENTS

A01 submitted by /u/Twistednuke

Omit Section III

This bill was written by Deputy First Minister /u/Cenarchos, MLA for South Down, and is  sponsored by the Social Democratic and Labour Party

This vote will end on the 17th of May.

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