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''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews. | ''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews. | ||
| − | Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm''.<ref>Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015 | + | Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm''.<ref>{{REFweb |
| + | |title=Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3 | ||
| + | |url=https://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/re-b-and-g-children-no-2-2015-ewfc-3 | ||
| + | |date=2015-01-14 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2022-06-10 | ||
| + | }}</ref> | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 10 June 2022
Circumcised is an adjective applied to the incomplete penis and to males with an incomplete penis, which has had an essential, functional part (the foreskin) excised, resulting in a condition of male genital mutilation (MGM). Circumcised males have a life-long loss of physiological functions. Most experience behavioral changes.
Circumcised is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews.
Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of B & G that excision of the functional foreskin of the penis constituted "significant harm.[1]
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References
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(14 January 2015). Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3
. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
