Police committed to helping stop FGM

Commander Chishty was speaking following the publication of the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee's report on their inquiry into FGM today, and said:

“I am grateful to the Home Affairs Select Committee for highlighting the traditional harmful practice of FGM and its effects. The police are committed to protecting all those at risk and we are pleased to see that many of the recommendations put forward by the police have been adopted by the Committee. I believe a National Action Plan, which the committee has seen a need for, will allow us to further develop our approach not only within forces but the communities we work with.

“Nationally policing is committed to pursuing all lines of enquiry in order to fully investigate reports of FGM. This will include identifying victims, educating communities, encouraging reporting not only of FGM itself but of anyone who aids, abets, counsels or procures such procedures at home or abroad.

“Combating FGM requires concerted effort from families, communities, partner agencies and special interest groups, working with the police. I am confident that enforcement will continue to grow as we focus together on ending the misery which surrounds this horrendous practice.”

ENDS

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