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Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] on young boys. | Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] on young boys. | ||
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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 | 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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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" /> | 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.</ref> | 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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Revision as of 00:06, 3 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]
Siddiqui had no adequate means of anaesthesia, so he caused his victims extreme pain.[1]
Although he lost his license to practise medicine, he continued to perform non-therapeutic circumcision on young boys.
Application of criminal law
The Crown Prosecution Service brought 25 circumcision-related criminal charges against Siddiqui.[2]
"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.[1]
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.[3]
Sidiqui will be sentenced by Judge Noel Lucas of Southwark Crown Court on 14 January 2025.[1]
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."[4]
See also
External links
(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
- ↑ a b c d
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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Re B and G (children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3.
