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Participation in traditional circumcision is protected by these rights, so government is limited in what it can do to lessen the mutilation caused by traditional circumcision, also known as [[ulwaluko]]. | Participation in traditional circumcision is protected by these rights, so government is limited in what it can do to lessen the mutilation caused by traditional circumcision, also known as [[ulwaluko]]. | ||
== Protection of boys in circumcision schools == | == Protection of boys in circumcision schools == | ||
The provincial legislature of Eastern Cape Province has enacted the [[Application of Health Standards in Traditional Circumcision Act]] (2001). Also, the legislature of Limpopo Province has enacted the Limpopo Initiation Schools Act (2016).<ref>{{REFdocument | The provincial legislature of Eastern Cape Province has enacted the [[Application of Health Standards in Traditional Circumcision Act]] (2001). Also, the legislature of Limpopo Province has enacted the Limpopo Initiation Schools Act (2016).<ref>{{REFdocument | ||