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Circumcision

Asked by Zöe FranklinLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11538

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to (a) introducing safeguards and (b) reviewing legislation relating to the circumcision of infants and minors for non-medical reasons.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

Departmental officials will be engaging with stakeholders, particularly in Muslim and Jewish communities, regarding non-statutory measures to improve patient safety relating to the circumcision of male infants and minors for non-medical reasons.

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