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Children’s right to physical integrity
Greater protection for children The Council of Europe, of which the UK is one of 47 states, took an enlightened move by passing a resolution that children have a right to physical integrity. The resolution sets out a comprehensive regime … Continue reading
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Intersex – in the middle
All human beings have the right to grow up without unnecessary genital modification. To modify a non consenting child’s genitals without an immediate and unavoidable medical necessity is an assault. The person in this interview, below, underlines the importance of … Continue reading
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The Midwife’s Tale
Midwife Mary Cronk M.B.E. recounts her experiences of midwifery from the mid nineteen fifties when male circumcision was much more common in the United Kingdom. Mary also describes her developing awareness of the harm caused by non-therapeutic genital modification. Genital … Continue reading
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Suspended sentence
The midwife who caused the death of Goodluck Caubergs by a non-therapeutic circumcision was found guilty of “manslaughter by gross negligence” has been sentenced to 21 months in jail suspended for 24 months. Manchester police described the death as “tragic … Continue reading
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Manslaughter
On the 14th of December in Manchester Crown Court. A midwife, Grace Adeleye, was found guilty by a jury of the manslaughter, by gross negligence, of Goodluck Caubergs, a four week old baby boy who died the day after she … Continue reading
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“It’s a boy”
The documentary on male circumcision by Victor Schonfeld “It’s a boy” is now available to watch on the Distrify pay to view (from $2.99) video hosting site. After you have paid you will be able to watch “It’s a boy” … Continue reading
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Helsinki symposium
The symposium in Helsinki was a moving and informative occasion with excellent presentations, organisation and venue. A major highlight for all those concerned with the rights of children was the presentation of Dr Ann Lindboe who is the Norwegian Children’s … Continue reading
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