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The Parliament of Finland acted on 6 November 2020 to amend the criminal code to more clearly ban female genital mutilation (FGM). In addition, the Committee on Legal Affairs stated with regard to male genital mutilation (circumcision) of boys: | The [https://www.eduskunta.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx Parliament of Finland] acted on 6 November 2020 to amend the criminal code to more clearly ban female genital mutilation (FGM). In addition, the [https://www.eduskunta.fi/EN/valiokunnat/lakivaliokunta/Pages/default.aspx Committee on Legal Affairs] stated with regard to male genital mutilation (circumcision) of boys: | ||
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However, in its report, the committee also addressed the non-medical circumcision of boys. | However, in its report, the committee also addressed the non-medical circumcision of boys. | ||