Shane Peterson

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Shane Peterson, Ph.D., is a Perth-based intactivist in Australia.

Peterson was gravely injured when he was circumcised as a child. He had surgery to repair the damage when he was 18, which required several skin grafts. He later successfully sued and was awarded damages of AU$360,000 in 1999.[1]


References

  1. REFnews Cronin, Danielle (31 March 2002)."Circumcision victim's bid to help others", The Canberra Times. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
    Quote: The amputation of part of the penis should be governed by the same rules which apply to the amputation of other body parts - urgent medical need, a serious pathological condition and informed consent.