fgmmandatoryreporting–theprofessionalduty.pptVIP

Female Genital Mutilation FGM is child abuse and illegal contrary to the Female Genital Mutilation act 2003. Regulated health and social care professionals and teachers are required now to report cases of FGM in girls under 18s which they identify in the course of their professional work direct to the police. This is a personal duty; it cannot be transferred to anyone else. Who has to comply with the duty? Regulated professionals Health and social care professionals regulated by the: General Chiropractic Council General Dental Council General Medical Council General Optical Council