Difference between revisions of "NOCIRC South Africa"
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| + | |Text=We stand united against all genital mutilation of unconsenting minors. Routine [[circumcision]] of baby boys is already illegal according to the Childrens Act. | ||
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== Childrens Act == | == Childrens Act == | ||
Revision as of 07:06, 23 July 2021
NOCIRC South Africa is a Facebook page. They seem to be not affiliated with the California corporation formerly named "National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers", now known as “Genital Autonomy America”.
Claim
| “ | We stand united against all genital mutilation of unconsenting minors. Routine circumcision of baby boys is already illegal according to the Childrens Act. – NOCIRC South Africa |
Childrens Act
Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005) ...
Chapter 2: General Principles
- 12. Social, cultural and religious practices
8) Circumcision of male children under the age of 16 is prohibited, except when -
a) circumcision is performed for religious purposes in accordance with the practices of the religion concerned and in the manner prescribed; or
b) circumcision is performed for medical reasons on the recommendation of a medical practitioner.
External links
Facebook page. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
