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There are several laws for minor interventions, compared to genital mutilation of minors, which show the double standards in many countries on behalf of protecting children. | There are several laws for minor interventions, compared to genital mutilation of minors, which show the double standards in many countries on behalf of protecting children. | ||
== Piercing == | == Piercing == | ||
In many countries, minors are not allowed to be pierced. Here is a list of some countries: | In many countries, minors are not allowed to be pierced. Here is a list of some countries (to be continued): | ||
=== Germany === | === Germany === | ||
Minors from 7 to 17 years are allowed to do business and contracts in the appropriation of their pocket money without consent of their parents, as German Civil Code states in section 110 (so-called pocket money paragraph). This is also true for body piercings and tattoos. | Minors from 7 to 17 years are allowed to do business and contracts in the appropriation of their pocket money without consent of their parents, as German Civil Code states in section 110 (so-called pocket money paragraph). This is also true for body piercings and tattoos.<ref>https://www.refrago.de/Ab_wann_duerfen_sich_Jugendliche_taetowieren_und_piercen_lassen.frage142.html</ref> | ||
=== UK === | |||
There are basic standards that apply across Britain. The law prohibits piercing the genitals of anyone under 16, the age of sexual consent, or the nipples of a girl under 16. In England, there is no age limit for piercing tongues, boys’ nipples or less intimate body parts. In Scotland, any piercings, even of earlobes, require parental approval before age 16.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/01/world/europe/uk-piercings-wales.html</ref> | |||
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| style="text-align:left;" |Britain | |||
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| style="text-align:left;" |England | |||
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| style="text-align:left;" |Wales | |||
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=== USA === | === USA === | ||
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