C. Delaware laws states that: Section 780 of the Delaware Criminal Code relating to FGM/C was passed in 1996 and became effective on July 3, 1996. FGM/C is classified as a class E felony, which is punishable by up to five years imprisonment. The law states that a person is guilty of FGM/C if he or she “knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female minor.” In addition, a “parent, guardian, or other person legally responsible or charged with the care or custody of a female minor” is also guilty of the same if he or she “allows” such acts to be performed on his or her daughter. A surgical procedure deemed necessary to the “health” of a minor or which is “performed
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Illinois laws states that: Illinois added the offense of FGM/C to the Criminal Code of Illinois, effective January 1, 1998.71 The law states that “whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of another commits the offense of female genital mutilation.” The offense is a class X felony, punishable by not less than six years or more than 30 years imprisonment. The statute prohibits the performance of FGM/C on both minors and adults. Consent to the procedure by a minor’s parent or guardian is not considered a valid defense. Exceptions to the prohibition include surgical procedures that are performed by a licensed physician for “the health of the person” or “on a person who is in labor or who has just given birth and [are] performed for medical purposes connected with that labor or …show more content…
Georgia laws states that: O.C.G.A. 16-5-27 (2010) 16-5-27. Female genital mutilation (a) Any person: (1) Who knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female under 18 years of age; (2) Who is a parent, guardian, or has immediate custody or control of a female under 18 years of age and knowingly consents to or permits the circumcision, excision, or infibulation, in whole or in part, of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of such female; or (3) Who knowingly removes or causes or permits the removal of a female under 18 years of age from this state for the purpose of circumcising, excising, or infibulating, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of such female shall be guilty of female genital mutilation. (b) A person convicted of female genital mutilation shall be punished by neither imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years. (c) This Code section shall not apply to procedures performed by or under the direction of a physician, a registered professional nurse, a certified nurse midwife, or a licensed practical nurse licensed pursuant to Chapter 34 or 26, respectively, of Title 43 when necessary to preserve the physical health of the female. This Code section shall also not apply to any autopsy or limited dissection as defined by Code Section 45-16-21 which is conducted in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45. (d) Consent of the female
Illinois laws states that: Illinois added the offense of FGM/C to the Criminal Code of Illinois, effective January 1, 1998.71 The law states that “whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of another commits the offense of female genital mutilation.” The offense is a class X felony, punishable by not less than six years or more than 30 years imprisonment. The statute prohibits the performance of FGM/C on both minors and adults. Consent to the procedure by a minor’s parent or guardian is not considered a valid defense. Exceptions to the prohibition include surgical procedures that are performed by a licensed physician for “the health of the person” or “on a person who is in labor or who has just given birth and [are] performed for medical purposes connected with that labor or …show more content…
Georgia laws states that: O.C.G.A. 16-5-27 (2010) 16-5-27. Female genital mutilation (a) Any person: (1) Who knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female under 18 years of age; (2) Who is a parent, guardian, or has immediate custody or control of a female under 18 years of age and knowingly consents to or permits the circumcision, excision, or infibulation, in whole or in part, of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of such female; or (3) Who knowingly removes or causes or permits the removal of a female under 18 years of age from this state for the purpose of circumcising, excising, or infibulating, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of such female shall be guilty of female genital mutilation. (b) A person convicted of female genital mutilation shall be punished by neither imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years. (c) This Code section shall not apply to procedures performed by or under the direction of a physician, a registered professional nurse, a certified nurse midwife, or a licensed practical nurse licensed pursuant to Chapter 34 or 26, respectively, of Title 43 when necessary to preserve the physical health of the female. This Code section shall also not apply to any autopsy or limited dissection as defined by Code Section 45-16-21 which is conducted in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45. (d) Consent of the female