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[73] I conclude therefore that although both involve significant harm, there is a very clear distinction in family law between FGM and male circumcision. FGM in any form will suffice to establish ‘threshold’ in accordance with section 31 of the Children Act 1989; male circumcision without more will not.<ref name="bangham2015" />
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The term ''significant harm'' is found in [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/31 §31(2(a) of the Children Act 1989], so it is of legal importance concerning the issuance of care orders.
==Female genital mutilation==