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Female genital mutilation protection orders (FGM700)

Published 2017-03-31Last updated 2021-11-04

Guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders, including:

  • what FGM is
  • how FGM protection orders can help
  • how to apply for an FGM protection order
  • getting an order quickly
  • what happens at a hearing

Get a female genital mutilation protection order

You can find out more about applying for FGM protection orders.