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<p>Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a crime and it is child abuse. We will not tolerate
a practice that can cause extreme and lifelong physical and psychological suffering
to women and girls.</p><p>As set out in the new statutory multi-agency FGM guidance,
FGM is usually carried out between infancy and the age of 15, however the age at which
it is carried out varies enormously according to the community.</p><p>We will not
stop FGM until we have changed attitudes within communities. We are working closely
with community organisations, faith groups and survivors through the FGM Unit which
is carrying out an ongoing programme of outreach with local community groups and professionals
across England and Wales.</p>
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