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<p>Information on the number of cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) that are
reported to the police for investigation is not collated centrally.</p><p>The Government
has consulted on the introduction of a new mandatory reporting duty to require professionals
to report cases of FGM. The consultation sought views on how best to introduce this
new duty, including what the sanctions should be for failure to report. The consultation
closed on 12 January and we are carefully considering the responses. We will announce
the results of the consultation shortly.</p><p> </p>
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