EPISODE · Aug 31, 2020 · 25 MIN
Female Genital Mutilation
from Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari · host Hatti Suvari
A deeply serious and often underreported issue affecting thousands of girls and women across the UK. In this powerful and important episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister Charlotte Proudman to shed light on the law surrounding female genital mutilation (FGM). Together, they explain what FGM is, why it is a criminal offence under UK law, and how the legal system works to prevent it and protect those at risk. They also highlight the warning signs, the responsibilities of authorities, and crucially where to seek help if you are concerned that this may affect you or someone close to you. This is an eye-opening and essential conversation that raises awareness of a critical safeguarding issue and the role the law plays in protecting vulnerable individuals. Listen now, or share this with someone who could benefit from understanding this important issue. #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #ChildProtection #ProtectingWomen #Safeguarding #SeriousCrimeAct2015 #FGMAct2003 #NSPCC #NationalFGMCentre #ProjectAzure #WomensRights #EndFGM #LegalEdutainment #GetLegallySpeaking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A deeply serious and often underreported issue affecting thousands of girls and women across the UK. In this powerful and important episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister Charlotte Proudman to shed light on the law surrounding female genital mutilation (FGM). Together, they explain what FGM is, why it is a criminal offence under UK law, and how the legal system works to prevent it and protect those at risk. They also highlight the warning signs, the responsibilities of authorities, and crucially where to seek help if you are concerned that this may affect you or someone close to you. This is an eye-opening and essential conversation that raises awareness of a critical safeguarding issue and the role the law plays in protecting vulnerable individuals. Listen now, or share this with someone who could benefit from understanding this important issue. #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #ChildProtection #ProtectingWomen #Safeguarding #SeriousCrimeAct2015 #FGMAct2003 #NSPCC #NationalFGMCentre #ProjectAzure #WomensRights #EndFGM #LegalEdutainment #GetLegallySpeaking
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