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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' ({{LifeData|birth=1966-02-15|birthplace=|birthcountry=|death=|deathplace=|deathcountry=}})  is a former British medical doctor who was struck off the Medical Register in November 2013 for performing [[circumcision]] on boys in "dirty and unsafe conditions."<ref name="prosser2024">{{REFnews
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Dr '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' ({{LifeData|birth=1966-02-15|birthplace=|birthcountry=|death=|deathplace=|deathcountry=}})  is a former British medical doctor who was struck off the Medical Register in November 2013 for performing [[circumcision]] on boys in "dirty and unsafe conditions."<ref name="keogh2015">{{REFnews
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  |title=Struck off doctor is facing jail for carrying out 'unsafe and unsanitary' mobile circumcisions for £250 a time that left young patients in agony
 
  |title=Struck off doctor is facing jail for carrying out 'unsafe and unsanitary' mobile circumcisions for £250 a time that left young patients in agony
 
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Siddiqui had no adequate means of anaesthesia, so he caused his victims extreme [[pain]].<ref name="prosser2024" />
 
Siddiqui had no adequate means of anaesthesia, so he caused his victims extreme [[pain]].<ref name="prosser2024" />
  
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"Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] on young boys. Siddiqui of Anchor Crescent, Birmingham, admitted twelve counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, eight counts of wrongly administrating a prescription only medicine, and five counts of cruelty to a person under sixteen." The charges relate to 21 boys and date between 5 April 2014 and 31 January 2019.<ref name="prosser2024" />
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Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] on young boys.  
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==Application of criminal law to male circumcision==
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The [https://www.cps.gov.uk/ Crown Prosecution Service] brought 25 circumcision-related criminal charges against Siddiqui.<ref name="cps2024">{{REFweb
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|title=A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations
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|quote=He showed a complete disregard for the impact of his actions on his victims, families, and communities. We hope that this conviction offers some comfort in seeing Siddiqui being brought to justice.
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"Siddiqui of Anchor Crescent, Birmingham, admitted twelve counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, eight counts of wrongly administrating a prescription only medicine, and five counts of cruelty to a person under sixteen." The charges relate to 21 boys and date between 5 April 2014 and 31 January 2019.<ref name="prosser2024" />
  
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Sidiqui is alleged to have used a "rusty medical tool" and the [[Circumstraint]] infant immobilizer device that is considered unacceptable in practice by the National Health Service.<ref name="evans2024">{{REFnews
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Sidiqui is alleged to have used a "rusty medical tool" and the [[Circumstraint]] infant immobiliser device that is considered unacceptable in practice by the National Health Service.<ref name="evans2024">{{REFnews
 
  |title=‘Cruel’ doctor used rusty medical tool and little pain relief to carry out mobile circumcisions
 
  |title=‘Cruel’ doctor used rusty medical tool and little pain relief to carry out mobile circumcisions
 
  |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/cruel-doctor-used-rusty-medical-tool-and-little-pain-relief-to-carry-out-mobile-circumcisions/ar-AA1qMVGN
 
  |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/cruel-doctor-used-rusty-medical-tool-and-little-pain-relief-to-carry-out-mobile-circumcisions/ar-AA1qMVGN
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Sidiqui will be sentenced by Judge Noel Lucas of Southwark Crown Court on 14 January 2025.<ref name="prosser2024" />
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Sidiqui will be sentenced by Judge Noel Lucas of [https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/southwark-crown-court Southwark Crown Court] on 14 January 2025.<ref name="prosser2024" />
  
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In an important precedent, Judge Sir James Mumby (2015) ruled that male [[circumcision]] is [[MGM| male genital mutilation]] and causes "significant harm."<ref>Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3, [2015].</ref>
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Religion apparently did not constitute a defence.
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==Precedent==
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In an important precedent, Judge Sir James Mumby (2015) ruled that male [[circumcision]] is [[MGM| male genital mutilation]] and causes "significant harm."<ref>Re B and G (children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3.</ref>
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  |quote=National Secular Society spokesperson Dr Alejandro Sanchez said: "The excruciating details of Siddiqui's crimes once again lay bare the dangers inherent to ritual circumcision.
 
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 11 November 2024

Dr Mohammad Siddiqui (born 15 February 1966) is a former British medical doctor who was struck off the Medical Register in November 2013 for performing circumcision on boys in "dirty and unsafe conditions."[1] [2]

Siddiqui had no adequate means of anaesthesia, so he caused his victims extreme pain.[2]

Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic circumcision on young boys.

Application of criminal law to male circumcision

The Crown Prosecution Service brought 25 circumcision-related criminal charges against Siddiqui.[3]

"Siddiqui of Anchor Crescent, Birmingham, admitted twelve counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, eight counts of wrongly administrating a prescription only medicine, and five counts of cruelty to a person under sixteen." The charges relate to 21 boys and date between 5 April 2014 and 31 January 2019.[2]

Sidiqui is alleged to have used a "rusty medical tool" and the Circumstraint infant immobiliser device that is considered unacceptable in practice by the National Health Service.[4]

Sidiqui will be sentenced by Judge Noel Lucas of Southwark Crown Court on 14 January 2025.[2]

Religion apparently did not constitute a defence.

Precedent

In an important precedent, Judge Sir James Mumby (2015) ruled that male circumcision is male genital mutilation and causes "significant harm."[5]

Law professor Kai Möller has also reviewed this case.[6]

See also

External links

  • REFweb (31 October 2024). Ex-doctor pleads guilty to ritual circumcision child cruelty, National Secular Society. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
    Quote: National Secular Society spokesperson Dr Alejandro Sanchez said: "The excruciating details of Siddiqui's crimes once again lay bare the dangers inherent to ritual circumcision.

References

  1. ↑ REFnews Keogh, Glenn (26 February 2015)."Doctor struck off after performing 'botched and dirty' circumcisions on baby boys", Mirror. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  2. ↑ a b c d REFnews Prosser, Ryan (29 October 2024)."Struck off doctor is facing jail for carrying out 'unsafe and unsanitary' mobile circumcisions for £250 a time that left young patients in agony", Daily Mail. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ↑ REFweb Anonymous (31 October 2024). A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations, Crown Prosecution Service. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
    Quote: He showed a complete disregard for the impact of his actions on his victims, families, and communities. We hope that this conviction offers some comfort in seeing Siddiqui being brought to justice.
  4. ↑ REFnews Evans, Holly (30 October 2024)."‘Cruel’ doctor used rusty medical tool and little pain relief to carry out mobile circumcisions", The Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Re B and G (children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3.
  6. ↑ REFjournal Möller K. Male and Female Genital Cutting: Between the Best Interest of the Child and Genital Mutilation. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies. 26 June 2020; DOI. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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